Creative Project Specialist

Rally House•Summit, NJ

9h•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Summit Sportswear is a proud wholesale apparel licensee since 2008, specializing in uniquely elevated pieces. The brand is quickly and intentionally growing into new product categories to service our retail partners and their fans with quality, stylish products. The Summit team shares an unwavering loyalty for our teams and the drive to turn aspirations into reality. Summit is looking for people who enjoy working for a growing organization, as we currently service more than 250 colleges and universities nationwide, with many more to come! You will enjoy discounts with select retail partners when you join our team, as well as a competitive benefits package with flexible PTO, 401k match, parental leave, paid holidays, and receive continued development opportunities as we grow our company. Apply today and be part of our growth! Job Description The Creative Project Specialist supports the end-to-end coordination of apparel, graphic design, and marketing projects, ensuring concepts move efficiently from brief to final deliverables. This role oversees timelines, partners with graphic artists, tracks project progress, and ensures all creative assets align with brand standards across digital, social, and print materials.

Requirements

Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Strong creative eye with the ability to review creative materials and provide feedback to ensure brand alignment
Bachelor’s degree in apparel merchandising, marketing, graphic design or related field preferred
1–2 years of professional marketing or project coordination experience (retail or apparel industry a plus)
Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen
occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
Proficiency in Excel or other project management tools preferred
1–2 years of professional marketing or project coordination experience (retail or apparel industry a plus)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track graphic design and apparel development projects from concept through production
Partner with external graphic artists to communicate project direction, timelines, and brand standards
Review creative assets and provide feedback to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and overall visual cohesion
Coordinate branding elements across web images, social media content, flyers, presentations, and other marketing materials
Organize creative briefs, artwork files, production specs, and asset libraries for internal and external partners
Maintain detailed project schedules and track milestones to ensure deadlines are met
Track and manage project progress in Excel and NetSuite, providing accurate documentation, administrative support, and regular status updates to leadership and external partners