3-5 years in a creative or marketing environment managing projects end-to-end
Exceptional planning, time management, and organizational skills
Proven ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget
Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional communication
Hands-on experience with project management tools like Asana or Wrike
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop
Responsibilities
Oversee execution of creative production for product launches and initiatives
Balance team expectations and business needs for project prioritization
Manage multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met
Create and maintain project timelines and track progress
Utilize project management software for scheduling and documentation
Monitor workloads and adjust assignments as necessary
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive projects forward
Benefits
26 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Flexible health, dental, and vision plans
Mental health and fertility care coverage
RRSP/401(k) matching
Bonus program participation
50% off Lush products and spa treatments
Paid birthday off and vacation that grows with tenure
Annual professional development budget
Full Job Description
The Creative Production Project Manager plays an essential role in facilitating the flow of work across our business through collaboration and sharing best practices with the Creative team and Brand. You know how to be curious about opportunities for improvement and how to be real with feedback and support.
You're comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, are hyper-organized, and you know the little details are just as important as the big ideas. You'll need to be proactive, an expert at prioritizing, and work effectively with hard deadlines alongside a fast-paced, creatively diverse team. You are experienced in coordinating and overseeing project schedules and enjoy collaborating and building consensus in a team.
Reporting to the Creative Operations Manager, the Creative Production Project Manager undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with the Creative Operations Manager to oversee the execution of creative production, including but not limited to: new product launches, digital and retail initiatives, product photography, and translation.
Support in balancing team expectations, business needs, and resources to ensure correct prioritization of cross-functional demands in the Brand Department
Manage multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish, ensuring successful project completion against deadlines
Create and maintain project timelines, track progress, and ensure that deadlines are met
Utilize project management software for scheduling, and keep project documentation consistently up-to-date
Monitor projects and workloads, working with teams and individual staff to adjust assignments and deadlines accordingly
Manage and execute requests from across the business, and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues across the organization to drive work forward
Partner with other business units to ensure smooth, efficient and effective roll-outs of all projects
Engage relevant stakeholders of all levels at the right time to ensure successful, on-time execution
Manage and execute requests from across the business
Brief teams, provide scope of work, project plans, and resource allocation (internal and external)
Facilitate project meetings with cross-functional project teams for status updates and troubleshooting
Effectively manage problems and issues around changing project scope and/or changes in business requirements and raise to management team in a timely manner to ensure the project stays on track
Establish and support buyer and printer relationships and manage external vendors, including invoicing and budget tracking
Coordinate digital lightbox content for all retail shop locations to ensure the correct priority of messaging
Collaborate with retail support and vendors on digital lightbox support
Support with proofing and quality assurance of all creative assets
Assist in the development and improvement of internal operating procedures to create efficiencies
Prepare and consistently update project documentation
Coordinate with Global leadership, Retail, Brand, Artwork, Store And Space Planning, and Creative teams to ensure seamless communication and information flows
You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
3 - 5 years proven project management experience
3 - 5 years professional experience in a creative, marketing or creative production environment, ideally managing projects end to end
Exceptional planning, time management, communication and organizational skills
A track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and business departments
Solid work ethic and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Working knowledge of Adobe CS, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
Hands on experience with a project management tool (Asana, Wrike, Monday.com, Smartsheet)
Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressured environment while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient
Strong attention to detail and a calm approach to tight deadlines
Preferred:
PMP, Agile, or similar certification, or equivalent experience
In-house, agency or creative services experience
A post-secondary education in project management, marketing, communications or a related field
Print production or signage and packaging experience
Experience with retail or integrated marketing campaigns
Cosmetics, beauty, or consumer goods background
Some of our perks:
26 weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees
Flexible health, dental and vision plans
Mental health, fertility and gender-affirming care coverage
RRSP/401(k) matching
Bonus program participation
50% off Lush products and spa treatments, plus 2 free products each month
Paid birthday off and vacation that grows with tenure
Annual professional development budget
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
The successful candidate will be ideally located within Vancouver, British Columbia or the surrounding area.
Recruitment Process Overview
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This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location. This range is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility.
