Creative Project Manager

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Project Manager role will report to the Director of Creative Services and will support the Creative /Studio Group by managing the project flow through Wrike and overseeing assets within Image Relay. This role ensures that projects are well-organized, timelines are monitored, and communication across cross-functional teams remains clear and consistent. By maintaining project workflows and managing the digital asset library, this role enables the creative team to focus on producing high-quality work that supports business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on project and/or creative management experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to help bring drive alignment with key internal stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Experience in collaborating with external partners, such as printers, creative content producers, etc., is highly desirable.
Experience in project management tools (we use Wrike) a significant plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end packaging artwork process, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
Oversee the review and approval process for packaging artwork, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines, product requirements, and print quality standards.
Track first production samples for product imagery, ensuring products are photographed and available in Image Relay.
Collaborate with Production Design, Brand, Marketing, Product Development, Commercialization, Production Planning, Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of packaging artwork projects.
Coordinate with external suppliers, printers, and agencies to ensure artwork specifications are met and deadlines are adhered to.
Manage Image Relay (DAM), ensuring all assets and metadata are properly organized, maintained, and available for each product launch.
Maintain product libraries and provide additional support across creative operations as needed.
Manage swag program inventory.
Communicate project status, updates, and risks to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively resolve any issues that may arise during the artwork development process.
Implement strategies to keep projects on track and in scope.
Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and communication.