Packaging Creative Project Manager

icreatives; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry is seeking a Creative Project Manager to oversee packaging projects and collaborate with its creative team. This temporary on-site position requires strong organizational skills and relevant project management experience, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in packaging, retail or creative environment.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams to manage print packaging projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and oversee artwork finalization.
• Lead team meetings and ensure alignment of creative objectives with business goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Packaging Creative Project Manager

Are you the kind of person who thrives on keeping the creative chaos organized? Does balancing timelines, managing resources, and collaborating across teams sound like your jam? If so, we want YOU on our team!

Were on the hunt for a temporary Creative Project Manager to join a vibrant team in the retail industry, focusing on private brand packaging. This is your chance to partner with an incredible in-house creative team and make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with Senior Creative Ops Managers and internal creative team to bring print packaging projects from concept to completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules that keep everyone on track and stress-free (mostly).
• Be the glue that holds creative ops, design, production, and product development together, ensuring creative objectives align with business goals.
• Evaluate creative and processworkflows, identifying areas to streamline
• Track timelines and oversee the intake, review, and finalization of artwork files
• Keep stakeholders in the loop with regular updates on project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks
• Lead team meetings to align goals, tackle challenges, and make things happen
• Balance the workload of the creative team, making resource adjustments as needed
• Embody professionalism and integrity, modeling compliance with company policies while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with great attention to detail
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and adjust/pivot plans with the team as necessary to meet deadlines
• Build strong relationships
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a packaging, retail or creative environment

This is a temporary position onsite at our clients headquarters near Rogers, AR. Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Remote work not available.

To apply for immediate consideration, please submit your resume, salary request, cover letter, and a case study presentation (preferred), highlighting a few packaging or creative projects you've managed successfully!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US as our client is unable to sponsor visas. Due to the volume of applications, we may not respond to each one personally. If were interested in your qualifications, well contact you via telephone or email. By applying, you agree to be contacted by email or text. Message and data rates may apply.