Creative Services Project Manager (Contract)

Dr. Schulze's American Botanical Pharmacy, located in Marina Del Rey, is a natural health and wellness leader. We are seeking an experienced and energetic team member who wants to make a difference by creating and maintaining a best-in-class Creative Services department, thus supporting our vision for a healthier world.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, creative production, in print and digital and a keen eye for design.

As Creative Services Project Manager, this role will be responsible for leading and running the department with one direct report as well as outside vendors. Success is consistent and timely delivery of all projects at the highest standards (on time and on budget). This role will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective allocation of resources, managing workflow, and optimizing processes for print and digital projects that are initiated by various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a strategic manager to lead the department in a proactive manner in terms of team, resources, organization, systems and protocol
• Establish and follow project management processes that streamline input/output of all CS projects
• Allocate resources, including designers, printers, and materials, based on project specifications and timelines
• Negotiate with print vendors and suppliers to ensure the selection of the most suitable printing methods and materials in the most cost-effective manner
• Oversee printing projects to ensure that the final products meet quality standards and deadlines
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and reporting on budget variances
• Lead, manage and coach Production Artist
• Utilize design skills to jump in and make necessary design edits and template based digital and print designs
• Collaborate with team on projects, as needed
• Communicate in a timely manner with all stakeholders on the progress of their projects, creating and posting status reports of all department activities
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution
• Review and provide constructive feedback on design concepts, mock-ups, and final deliverables prior to sharing with the project owner
• Manage the inventory of creative materials and production items such as labels so they are never in backorder
• Review servers and file organization to make sure they are easily organized and accessible by all parties

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with studies in project management, graphic design, print production, or a related field
• 3+ years managing a creative services department or team
• 5+ years in Project Management, with proven experience in creative resource management, with a focus on print projects
• Strong understanding of print production processes, materials, and techniques
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Proven design skills to support departmental peaks and backlogs
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Budget management experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exhibits a mature and level-headed presence in the company
• Natural tendency to own projects and overcome obstacles to successful completion