Traffic Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking to add a Traffic Manager to their in house Creative team.  In this Contract role, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless promotional campaigns, ensuring timely execution and impactful brand presence. Your organizational prowess and keen eye for detail will orchestrate the flow of creative projects, connecting designers, vendors, and business units. This is your chance to optimize workflows, build strong relationships, and leave a lasting impact on a recognized brand.

About the Team
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a well-known retail brand. Be a part of a fast-paced, creative environment where you can make a real difference in the way customers experience the brand. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative culture.

About the Role
As Traffic Manager, you will be the central hub for all print design projects, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of promotional materials. Your expertise in workflow management and stakeholder communication will be essential to navigating the complexities of a high-volume retail environment. You will collaborate with designers, print vendors, and various business units, orchestrating the entire process from initial request to final delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize existing processes, build strong relationships, and contribute to the overall success of marketing campaigns.

What You Will Do

• Manage the end-to-end process of monthly promotional cycles, ensuring timely completion and delivery of all print design projects.
• Monitor project workflows, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders, including designers, vendors, and business units.
• Collaborate with internal project owners to gather requirements, assess designer capacity, and assign tasks effectively.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or roadblocks.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, conducting daily stand-up calls, weekly production meetings, and regular check-ins.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve conflicts, and escalate concerns as needed to ensure smooth project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working with creative teams and managing client relationships.
• Proven experience in project management, demonstrating strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to proof artwork against briefs and brand guidelines.
• Experience with workflow management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in a retail environment or high-volume work environment.
• Proficiency in French or experience working on bilingual communications
• Background in Graphic Design.
• Experience working with design teams.

About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible 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.

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