Project Manager, Creative Services

The Project Manager, Creative Services will be responsible for managing project workflows, creative schedules and serving as the primary conduit for all project flow amongst in-house creative department, external creative agencies/vendors, internal cross functional partners, inclusive of Global Marketing, CRM, VM, product management, sales, procurement, etc. This individual will work on a wide range of projects, including global campaigns, product photography, video, DTC, packaging, tool kits, brand guidelines, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Manage global creative project requests and workflows leveraging WorkFront.
• Ensure creative briefs are fully completed, ensuring timely delivery of creative projects and enforcing deadlines.
• Assign designers, copywriter and resources, both internal and external to ensure project completion.
• Field all creative project requests from international Marketing conduits.
• Traffic daily workflows and provide project status updates to internal and external partners.
• Ensure project timelines are adhered to across wide variety of content deliverables, inclusive of campaign content, marketing, PDP photography, packaging, VM in-store collateral, CRM emails, etc.
• Maintain weekly project reports and lead weekly status meetings.
• Serve as key liaison with agency partners on photo shoot logistics, including production timelines, sample coordination and day to day execution.
• French Canadian translation oversight in partnership with external translation vendor, for all creative needs.
• Organize and maintain image assets and assist with special projects as needed.
• Partner closely with Head of Creative Services to keep projects and various productions on budget and on time.
• Distribution of global tool kits.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with prior experience in project management.
• 3+ years of experience in creative industry, project management, studio, production related. Retail experience is a plus.
• Stellar communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-execution environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with WorkFront or similar project management tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot proactively and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.

 Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance with partial employer contributions, vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and commuter benefits. 
• This role may have the opportunity to earn an annual target bonus based on several factors including Company and individual performance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s bonus plan in effect from time to time. Details regarding the plan are outlined in each employee’s plan agreement. 
• Career pathing
• Work-life balance
• Training
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are: 

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.