We are hiring a Creative Marketing Project Manager to start immediately for a contract position. This position might turn into a Direct Hire role depending on performance.
Hybrid, four days a week on site, and a day remote in Irvine
You will be responsible for managing Creative Projects for Digital Ads, Emails, Catalog, Wholesale, Tradeshows, etc.
Need to be strong with Adobe Creative Suite, and Project Management tool such as Asana
A great attitude with willingness to dive in, strong organizational skills, the ability to push back when they dont get the right information and work with stakeholders to prioritize projects
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure successful traffic of workflow between Creative and Marketing teams. Manage calendars, budgets and deliverable schedule to ensure projects are executed on time and under budget. Identify, develop and implement process and procedures as required to streamline work.
Coordinate with Creative leads to manage creative resources (staff as well as freelance roster) against project workflow. Identify and problem-solve any potential bottlenecks in workflow. Manage overall design time allocated for each individual project. Communicate timing, and changes of timing, to project owners.
Coordinate with Creative and Marketing staff to ensure individual projects are being executed on time and under budget. Provide assistance, as needed or requested, to drive project to completion. Update weekly project status reports for team briefings.
Assist with pre-production of photoshoots. This may include helping Creative leads in communication with on-site producers, sourcing products for the shoot, and some other pre-shoot logistics.
Manage final file delivery for all projects - print and digital. Have an understanding of types of files for either form of creative and all final delivery methods.
Oversee final project production including printing processes from scheduling, delivering of files, proofing, and overseeing final quality control (ie press checks) of all production.
Help with vendor (printers, builders, etc.) and material (paper stocks, special production techniques, etc.) sourcing.
Coordinate administrative needs of department, including sample requests, promo orders, media filing and archiving, supply purchasing or any other general administrative request.
Assist with digital asset management and DAM software.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required - BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, or other related discipline.
This position requires solid experience as a Project Manager. 5-7 years of related professional experience preferably in footwear or apparel with retail experience. A passion for premium consumer branding as well as ocean lifestyle is a must.
Able to organize multiple tasks and manage projects through to completion on schedule and on budget. Strong organizational skills expected as well as project planning abilities, timeline management & interpersonal skills. Able to work professionally with flexibility in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be quantitative minded and possess advanced level of computer skills including proficiency in Google software and Microsoft SharePoint systems.
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat. General understanding of all other Adobe Creative Suite design applications.
Prior knowledge and experience with Asana project management software a plus.
Thorough knowledge and specific experience in general marketing principles, branding, product launch planning and marketing collateral development.
Must possess strong presentation skills. Strong writte
