Creative Project Manager

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Job description

Creative Project Manager

Consultant (Open Ended)

El Segundo, CA

Onsite

As a Creative Project Manager (Contractor) you will support the Marketing Team as it pertains to all aspects of project management and the coordination of timelines and milestones. This position interfaces with cross-functional internal teams and external partner vendors to ensure timely execution of all creative projects with a focus on packaging with inclusions of collateral and digital projects.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for all aspect of the creative workflow and production process

Track projects through all phases from requests through approvals and distribution of final assets to ensure the accuracy and timely execution of projects

Traffic projects for optimal efficiencies

Proofread and review creative work for content accuracy

Management of asset portal

Communicates critical information to relevant parties in a timely manner

Ability to manage complex and multiple priorities at one time

Reviews incoming briefs and visual requests, schedules project kickoff meetings, and assigns projects to the team

Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop best-in-class creative briefs to execute impactful campaigns.

Function as key contact, both internally and externally, for creative packaging projects.

Address packaging, design, and brand questions by communicating with project leads.

Ability to interpret brand needs and communicate them back to the internal and external creative teams

Partners cross-functionally with other departments to move projects forward

Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships within the team, promoting efficient and accurate working practices.

Establish and nurture relationships of trust with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners by providing support and advice where appropriate.

Ability to be efficiently strategic and provide practical guidance to team members across various channels, including print, packaging and digital.

Provide valuable insights and recommendations to achieve business goals and objectives.

Be in a consumer mindset while putting the business first.

Have basic understanding of packaging production files - eps, ai, psd, pdfs file formats

Interact with creative internal and external production teams, to create efficiencies and deliver on business priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

5 plus years of experience as a Creative Project Manager or similar role

Strong knowledge of project management methods - waterfall, agile, scrum

Familiarity with print production guidelines and food packaging regulations

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Strong project management platform knowledge ex: Wrike, Asana, Monday, etc.

Intermediate understanding of Google Drive Suite and Microsoft Office applications

Strong project management skills, secure deadlines and on time delivery of responsible projects.

Astute attention to detail leaving no stone unturned in delivering excellence.

Independent thinker and leader. Resourceful, requiring minimal guidance.

Knowledge of artwork, reprographics & print industry, particularly within branded packaging

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - clear and effective communication is key to our success. Advanced English required, and if you're Dutch/ German-speaking, that's a plus!

Thanks,

Adam Planica

PRI Technology

(phone number removed) x41

(url removed)

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