Project Manager, Creative Services

Williams-Sonoma • Brooklyn, NY

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

West Elm is looking for a Project Manager, Creative. You will be responsible for planning and tracking, digital and print production, and resource oversight for projects within the Creative department. This role serves as a central point between the Creative team and other departments within the organization to ensure that projects are completed successfully. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong communicator and problem solver with an ability to motivate and rally project teams. You will Manage and Prioritize multiple projects from kick-off to completion, including the creation of project schedules, tracking and ensuring all deliverables are met and regularly communicating status with all team members Proactively identify and discuss solutions for potential blockers or production risks. Organize and understand project requirements that may at times be ambiguous. Facilitate meetings with collaborators, circulate actionable notes, and follow up on outstanding items. Support in the establishment and rollout of new processes and procedures that will contribute better team communication and project documentation. Manage projects in a constantly evolving environment, flag risk factors as they arise and execute on solutions. Create strong relationships and build trust with cross-functional teams Provide purpose, direction and motivation to team. Ensure a positive, collaborative work environment for the team. Encourage the development of team mentality and a creative, innovative and masterful work culture. Leverage best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects. Actively share knowledge and learning from project experiences. You will also Attend and lead briefings and design presentations with stakeholders, performing as an information source. Create briefs in the appropriate system and completes write ups prior to entering jobs into the studio. Develop and manage timelines on all projects, tracking/reporting on time delivery or alterations of the timeline to the key stakeholders. Manage workflows while following up on all jobs that are out for approval to process approvals in a timely fashion. Maintain project status reports. Hold weekly status meetings with print teams working on site, email, social, catalog, store collateral and signage.

Requirements

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Manage and Prioritize multiple projects from kick-off to completion, including the creation of project schedules, tracking and ensuring all deliverables are met and regularly communicating status with all team members
• Proactively identify and discuss solutions for potential blockers or production risks.
• Organize and understand project requirements that may at times be ambiguous.
• Facilitate meetings with collaborators, circulate actionable notes, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support in the establishment and rollout of new processes and procedures that will contribute better team communication and project documentation.
• Manage projects in a constantly evolving environment, flag risk factors as they arise and execute on solutions.
• Create strong relationships and build trust with cross-functional teams
• Provide purpose, direction and motivation to team.
• Ensure a positive, collaborative work environment for the team.
• Encourage the development of team mentality and a creative, innovative and masterful work culture.
• Leverage best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects.
• Actively share knowledge and learning from project experiences.
• Attend and lead briefings and design presentations with stakeholders, performing as an information source.
• Create briefs in the appropriate system and completes write ups prior to entering jobs into the studio.
• Develop and manage timelines on all projects, tracking/reporting on time delivery or alterations of the timeline to the key stakeholders.
• Manage workflows while following up on all jobs that are out for approval to process approvals in a timely fashion.
• Maintain project status reports.
• Hold weekly status meetings with print teams working on site, email, social, catalog, store collateral and signage.

Benefits

• We offer an extensive benefits package designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to care for your family and to build a secure future.
• Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for: Competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; tax-free spending accounts; same-sex domestic partner benefits; commuter benefits; and more
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs
• A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Discounts on nearby gyms and other local businesses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager