Packaging Design Project Manager

Sgsco • Chicago, IL

120d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Design Project Manager supports the Project Management team on a variety of client projects, working directly with PM Team Lead and collaborating with Accounts team, other PM's, Operations and Studio. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope; overseeing all aspects of projects; including managing deadlines, properly scheduling projects/tasks within studio and different departments, reviewing work to ensure quality standards are maintained and client requests are delivered, and monitoring progress and status of any assigned projects. This is a hybrid position that sits in our Fulton Market office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• BA or higher in Graphic Management Services (concentration in packaging is an asset), or Design or in Marketing/Business Administration
• 3+ years proven experience in project management, preferably in a design environment (concentration in packaging preferred)
• Profound understanding of branding, design, and print-production processes, including knowledge of Flexo, Litho, and Gravure printing techniques
• Experience with retail packaging design processes is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency setting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook), project management platforms, and potentially Adobe software suite, with a focus on solution-oriented approaches and critical thinking

Nice To Haves

• Experience with retail packaging design processes
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to take initiative on projects and have passion to learn/grow

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned tasks and/or projects are delivered on-time, flagging any out of scope or out of budget requests
• Monitor project progress, handle issues and escalations that arise, document and follow up on critical actions, decisions and risks
• Work with Scheduler to ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan/tracker to monitor and track progress
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (can be shared with other internal employees)
• Develop thorough understanding of internal team operations and processes
• Be on top of changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs (working with the Account Manager to ensure all costs are captured)
• Comfortable leading client/internal meetings, when necessary
• Maintain positive relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Participate in process improvement efforts at client and internal studio level
• Proven ability to consistently manage multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• May provide training and guidance to Junior Project Managers
• Report and escalate issue to management as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned (ie: Prep for photoshoots - client specific duties, prepare projects for billing)

Benefits

• Selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• Short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree