Sr. Project Specialist (Creative Marketing)

Knix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

RRSP matching

Parental leave 80% pay

Employee product discount

Mental health support

Job summary

Knix is seeking a Sr. Project Specialist to be the operations expert for the Creative team, overseeing day-to-day processes and resourcing to safeguard project workflows, deadlines, and creative bandwidth.

This role partners with the Director of Creative Operations to conceptualize, build, and implement efficient processes for high-quality output. The ideal candidate is hyper-organized with a proven track record in project management and an appreciation for how process supports creative success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project and production management in marketing or communications.
• Strong understanding of creative processes including design, writing and video production.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to source information, obtain approvals, build relationships.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; willing to learn new programs and systems.
• Experience with project management tools for managing tasks, timelines and resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end process from concept to production and rollout.
• Oversee asset briefing from planning to approvals.
• Coordinate between marketing and creative teams to gather missing details for deliverables.
• Identify workflow improvements and implement solutions to elevate efficiency and creativity.
• Set up and maintain Hive, Notion pages, Google Suite, Bynder and creative library.
• Inspire accountability and drive projects to final delivery.
• Run daily and weekly standups with creative and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix, Kt by Knix, and Mntd. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!

We’re looking for a Sr. Project Specialist who will be the operations expert for the Creative team overseeing all day-to-day processes and resourcing. This expert will work alongside the Director of Creative Operations to help in conceptualizing, building, and implementing processes that safeguard project workflows, deadlines, creative bandwidth, and overall project delivery. The successful candidate will be a hyper organized, detail-oriented lover of organization with a proven track record of project management and a real appreciation for how the right process supports creative success.

Opportunity

• Manage end to end process from concepting, production and channel deliverable roll out.
• Oversee the tactical asset briefing process from planning, vetting briefs, project set up and obtaining asset approvals.
• Act as a liaison between marketing and the creative team by gathering missing details from requestors as needed to ensure the creative teams have all the information required to deliver high-quality work.
• Identify areas for improvement within workflows and tools, while designing and implementing solutions to elevate efficiency and creativity.
• Oversee and be the company expert in the set up and maintenance of our project management tool (Hive), team workflow documents Notion pages, Google Suite, creative library and Bynder.
• Inspire and motivate the team to be accountable throughout creative process to drive projects to final delivery.
• Run daily and weekly standups with creative and cross functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of project & production management experience in marketing or communication.
• Strong understanding of creative processes including design, writing and video production.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic. Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively source information, obtain approvals, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point and have a willingness to take on new programs and systems as needed.
• Operational experience with project management tools for managing tasks, timelines and resources.

Salary

• Annual salary starting at $85,000

Compensation & Care

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do, including how we pay. The posted expected hourly rate for this role represents candidates developing new skills within the position. Increased rates represent those who are more proficient or have achieved mastery and deep institutional knowledge over time.

Rewards are not just about your regular pay and monthly bonuses. We believe rewards should support your whole life, not just your shift. That’s why for permanent full-time employees, we cover 100% of the premiums for extended health and dental plans from your first day. You’ll also gain access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Programs through our partners at Dialogue who provide virtual coaching, therapy, and counseling.

When your family grows, we’re there for you. Our Paid Parental Leave plan tops up salary to 80% for eligible permanent, full-time employees. We also invest in your future with an RRSP matching program for permanent full-time team members. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on Knix products because we want you to love what you sell.

AI Disclosure Statement

We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized, every hiring decision at Knix is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. We use these tools to support our process, not to replace the human connection that makes our culture special.

How we Hire

Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.