Creative Manager

PATH; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on sustainability is seeking a Creative Manager to oversee marketing and brand content. This role involves managing creative projects, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative project management and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

401(k) with 6% employer match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

12 company holidays

Communications & wellness stipends

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in creative project management or brand management.
• Experience managing creative workflows from intake to delivery.
• Understanding of brand identity systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage creative project intake, prioritization, and assignment.
• Coordinate with licensed product partners and manage creative portals.
• Oversee vendor management and creative quality.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

PATH is on a mission to create a sustainable future by leading the shift away from single-use plastic. As global demand for sustainable and reusable packaging grows, PATH is at the forefront, offering innovative solutions that make a real difference.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Creative Manager who is equal parts team leader and hands-on contributor. This role will oversee the management and execution of marketing and brand content, while also supporting the production of key creative assets.

Serving as the connective tissue between the marketing team, internal creatives, project managers, and external vendors, this person will ensure that every deliverable is aligned with PATH’s brand vision, completed on time, and meets the highest creative standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Project Management: Own the intake, prioritization, and assignment of creative requests, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of all content.
• Licensed Product Partner Coordination: Serve as the main point of contact for Licensed Products Partners, managing their creative portals including artwork uploads, information sharing, sample submissions, and the approval process.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with marketing, copywriters, designers, project managers, and other departments to ensure creative supports broader campaign goals.
• Vendor Management: Source and manage external partners (e.g., photographers, videographers, illustrators, production agencies) as needed for specialized content.
• Budget Oversight: Track and manage creative production budgets, maximizing quality and efficiency.
• Creative Quality & Brand Consistency: Ensure all assets meet brand guidelines, tone, and creative standards across platforms and channels.
• Tool & Process Optimization: Maintain visibility and accountability across projects using project management tools to track progress and deadlines.
• Creative Ideation: Contribute ideas and concepts to campaigns and brand storytelling, helping push creative boundaries while staying true to PATH’s mission.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in creative project management, brand management, or a related role within a fast-paced, collaborative environment (agency or in-house experience preferred)
• Proven experience managing creative workflows from intake to final delivery, with a clear understanding of the creative development process
• Familiarity with creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus, but not required for day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and priorities
• Experience working with external partners or licensees, including managing artwork portals, submission timelines, and approval processes
• Understanding of brand identity systems and the ability to ensure consistency across all creative touchpoints
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and troubleshoot issues independently
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and collaborating across cross-functional teams
• A passion for sustainability and alignment with PATH’s mission

Why PATH?

• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• 12 company holidays + year-end company shutdown
• Communications & wellness stipends
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

If you're passionate about sustainability and design, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PATH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.

Pay Transparency

Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. While the range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, the final offer amount will depend on the factors listed above.

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable bottled water!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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