Sr. Project Manager, Creative

Come join us•Van Nuys, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project or traffic management in an advertising agency or in-house agency environment; CPG experience preferred.
BA or BS preferred, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
Proficient with digital traffic management and project management systems, such as Workfront, or similar platforms.
Advanced knowledge of packaging artwork production, print vendor processes, proofing, mechanical files, dielines, color standards, production schedules, and SKU or product detail accuracy.
Advanced knowledge of digital marketing asset development for e-commerce, web, email, social, paid media, digital advertising, photography, video, post-production, and retailer content requirements.
Experience implementing or improving workflow systems, project management tools, proofing tools, DAM systems, intake processes, dashboards, status reporting, or SOPs.
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; willingness to learn new software as needed.
Knowledge of the Mac platform is a plus.
Experience prioritizing multiple projects and tasks with changing requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Owns creative project intake and oversees the timely flow of projects from concept through completion
Develops and manages production schedules, resourcing, prioritization, timelines, budgets, and reports to ensure projects remain on track
Monitors job progress by tracking schedules, deliverables, revisions, approvals, scope changes, vendor timelines, workload constraints, and open risks; communicates status clearly and proactively.
Serves as the key liaison between creative, production, digital, studio, marketing, compliance, and product development
Manages and continuously improves Brand Design workflows, SOPs, and project management processes.
Ensures creative development work is completed to specifications, brief, brand standards, and quality expectations.
Leads weekly check-in meetings with all staff and marketing to keep teams informed on assignments, schedules, production, vacations, and other key updates.
Escalates blockers, missed dependencies, workload constraints, or priority conflicts to leadership with recommended solutions and tradeoffs.
Diplomatically enforces deadlines and problem-solves in an efficient and professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned