Project Manager, Creative

As part of your day, you will:

• Work closely with the VP of Creative to manage creative team work flow.
• Develop and implement a project management system to improve workflow for the internal creative team and oversee the onboarding for cross functional partners to utilize these systems.
• Drive the execution of large brand campaign projects from conception to execution.
• Manage project ticketing, prioritization, timelines, meetings notes, key milestones and delivery of production files for all creative projects.
• Ensure creative briefs are complete and actionable with a clear understanding of project objectives.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating project meetings including kick-offs to campaigns and ongoing creative meetings surrounding project initiatives.
• Collaborate with the VP of Creative and stakeholders to ensure all creative is consistently produced on-brand and of the highest quality.
• Continually recommend work process improvements and support implementation with approval from management.
• Coordinate daily creative scrums with all necessary stakeholders, consolidating feedback & ensuring team knows next steps and assign action items.
• Create and maintain a digital asset management system.
• Establish a network of talented designers and production artists to outsource creative work to as needed, including identifying and on-boarding new contractors.
• Contract and manage vendors for any creative and production needs.
• Maintain communication with internal and external personnel to ensure workflow.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, perform resource allocations and run team meetings.
• Proofread and review all production files prior to file release.
• Scope out and monitor creative project budgets.

Requirements:
The Perfect Fit

Not gonna sugar-coat it… we’re looking for a serious rock star for this position. We want someone who shares our vision for the future and can help us get there:

• You’re an entrepreneur at heart, with a strong desire to be part of something bigger. We’re on a mission to reinvent the candy industry and you’re right there with us, managing the business as if it were your own.
• You’re extremely organized and process oriented – you’re always looking for ways to streamline processes, so you can work smarter and take on more ambitious projects.
• You’re looking to stretch your abilities with a company that will provide many opportunities for ownership and growth.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment thanks to your great communication skills, positive attitude, sense of humor, and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• You’re all about initiative, reliability and having a high level of ownership, but you also know when to reach out when you need help or guidance.
• You’re a clear communicator that enjoys working with many stakeholders, both internally and externally. We’re a large and growing family.

Education & Skills

• 5-7+ years of experience in creative project management for an agency or in-house creative team.
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines and requirements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• High-level understandings of the design and development process for digital, photography, content, video work, merchandising, packaging and print design.
• Experience setting and managing project budgets.
• Ability to implement processes with little direction.
• Collaborative, detail oriented, analytical thinker who is able to quickly and calmly react to changing needs and deadlines.
• Expert-level organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency of Adobe Suite
• Expert level in Asana project management system or comparable project management software.
• A proactive planner who isn’t afraid to ask probing questions for project clarity, anticipates potential roadblocks, and escalates project issues appropriately.
• Quick learner that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship building skills, both with internal team and external partners
• Highly detail oriented with a professional can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of print production process.