Creative Manager, Production

Curaleaf•Stamford, CT

About The Position

A Production Manager is an invaluable partner withing the Creative Services (In-House Agency) who ensures that critical marketing materials are produced to a high standard of quality across analog and digital mediums. They are masters and enforcers of process and best practices. With an incredible eye for detail, a great production manager will always be on the lookout for ways to optimize efficiencies. They seek solutions through process and emerging technology to ensure that creative product is always executed with excellence. Reporting to the VP of Creative Services, this position entails developing and managing a team of high-performing Production Artists. They collaborate with both account and creative partners in the development of critical programs and activations. They manage timelines and set clear expectations around deliverables. They also work with internal partners and external vendors to achieve our executional goals. The ideal candidate is a leader and mentor for a team of Production Artists, ensuring a collaborative, motivated and adaptable team dynamic while fostering strength-based growth and positive morale.

Requirements

10–15+ years in Production Management with CPG and/or large-scale retail experience.
Hands-on experience building and managing production processes
Expertise in managing external agency and vendor resources
Strong skills in organization and collaboration
Understanding of Legal/Regulatory process for a controlled category
Deep knowledge of Adobe Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries (alcohol, cannabis, pharma, tobacco)
Familiarity with retail environments

Responsibilities

Build, develop and maintain a team of high-performing Production Artists
Develop close relationships with internal partners and stakeholders
Own, define and ensure critical processes are followed
Ensure creative projects and delivered efficiently from inception to execution, including managing timelines, allocating resources and coordinating execution between vendors and their team
Partner with agency leadership to set a standard of excellence that meets our business objectives
Recruit and manage external resources required to execute work due to overcapacity
Organize and secure final mechanical artwork