Hybrid Creative Project Manager – Brand & Production Lead

OluKai; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef breakfast and lunch

Product gift program

Company bonus program

PTO and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Beach and giveback days

Dog-friendly office

B Corp certification

Job summary

OluKai is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead cross-functional workflows between Creative and Marketing, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of campaigns. You will coordinate resources, manage vendors, and drive projects from concept through production, while maintaining high quality and brand consistency.

The role requires solid PM experience in footwear or apparel, strong communication, and a proactive approach to adopting AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–6 years as a Project Manager in footwear or apparel with retail experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow between Creative and Marketing to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Manage resources including staff and freelance roster; identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.
• Lead pre-production of photoshoots with on-site producers and vendors.
• Oversee final file delivery for print and digital; ensure quality control.

Skills

Project management

Asana

Google Workspace

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

BA/BS in Business or Marketing

Tools

Asana

Google Workspace

Microsoft SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

OluKai is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead cross-functional workflows between Creative and Marketing, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of campaigns. You will coordinate resources, manage vendors, and drive projects from concept through production, while maintaining high quality and brand consistency.

The role requires solid PM experience in footwear or apparel, strong communication, and a proactive approach to adopting AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and compliance with