Creative PM, Packaging

Overview

Are You Ready to Lead Packaging Projects to Success?  As part of the Creative Services Team, the Packaging Project Manager will manage our packaging creative process across all stages of development from briefing to concept, execution to the delivery of artwork. Taking an ‘end to end’ strategic approach to managing projects with new responsibilities for optimizing the efficiency of the internal process from a commercial and delivery perspective.  
This role is central to the successful delivery of the creative for product and gift packaging within our global markets. It is the linchpin between brief and delivery, where creative ideas and commercial opportunities are brought to life through exceptional creative work and delivered with agile and diverse solutions. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will keep everyone on track and be the all-seeing eye across your packaging projects to ensure smooth and professional delivery.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
-You lead from the middle. You will be the influencer, the person who the project team gravitates to in order to get clarity around everything related to the creative process.  You will bring a operational mindset to your role, able to pivot when responding to challenges and opportunities,
-You are an expert at managing creative feasibility.   As an accomplished creative project manager, you’ll have an excellent eye for creative and graphic quality and the ability to follow existing and developing brand styles

EXPERIENCE
-Understanding of packaging print process, packing constructions, innovations and sustainability and environmental requirements a plus
-You can demonstrate how you have thrived in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects, changing priorities in an organized and flexible manner and prioritizing as required. 
-Experience of supporting more junior team members  
-Experience in the creation and delivery of gifting and packaging / NPD projects 
-Experience with creative agency job costing systems and asset management systems 
-Negotiation experience 
-Retail background a plus

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $48 to $52 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
 

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive