Project Manager, Creative Strategy & Production Design

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

As the Project Manager, Creative Strategy & Design Production, you will thrive if you have on-site event design production experience, can communicate event/project details effectively and efficiently, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and, most importantly, are passionate about creative and strategic ways to approach the projects that come your way!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize and produce luxury promotional gifting experiences that create positive and lasting connections with recipients, while driving desired business objectives
• Cultural zeitgeist visionary across design, retail, technology, packaging, and social media to inspire and aid our corporate partners in making educated decisions toward achieving their respective brand engagement goals
• Negotiate best rates for service, build and closely monitor and manage budgets and spending, plan and maintain production timelines, prepare job specifications for final production, oversee fulfillment and shipping, and track all final costs
• Consistently follow processes and workflows, striving for operational excellence when managing projects, tracking budgets and invoices, and other data reporting
• Partner with events and technology team members on in-person experiential branding needs that are in line with the overall brand and event design guidelines and elevate the overall experience.
• Identify, engage, and manage external agencies for additional support as needed
• Develop and nurture strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and agencies to proactively determine all design project needs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of creative project management and creative production experience, preferably at an agency or entertainment studio in a supervisory role
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge with PPAI and ASI Industry, along with premium decorating methods
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and cross-functional skills, with the ability to engage, listen, and collaborate with internal departments/teams to align strategy through execution
• Strong decision-making abilities along with creative, project, and time management skills
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and an aptitude for problem-solving

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