Project Manager, Packaging - Williams Sonoma

About the Brand Packaging Team
Williams Sonoma brand packaging is a tenured creative and production team responsible for developing and implementing elevated exclusive brand packaging for Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home brands.
 

Overview of the Brand Packaging Project Manager role
The Brand Packaging Project Manager serves as the operational leader that executes packaging across multiple product categories. You will be responsible for managing and delivering brand packaging assets to creative, merchandising, visual, and print vendors to ensure designs are executed and timelines are met. The role focuses heavily on project management aligned to the brand calendar to ensure on-time deliveries. As the Brand Packaging Project Manager, you will partner with cross-functional teams and correspond with vendors to execute packaging designs that ensure brand consistency for all product categories. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills who thrives in a fast paced,
collaborative environment, and is passionate about working at the premier specialty retailer.

Responsibilities
• Manages the day-to-day brand packaging production responsibilities including the overall process and
timelines.
• Manages design reproduction -- includes working with designers to advise about vendor printing
capabilities, reviewing all layouts for compliance with specs, communicating color & artwork
requirements to vendor, reviewing & approving proofs, drawdowns, printed samples.
• Manage vendor performance/ execution -- includes review of performance standards and WS
requirements, communication of packaging components & assembly (label placement, assembly
instructions, etc.), review of samples, QA, and troubleshooting, provide recommendations for rework,
manage exception process in conjunction with internal teams and external packaging & product vendors.
• Determine packaging specifications & costs -- includes working with designers to understand graphic
concept, negotiating pricing with suppliers, approving specs, communicating pricing to merchants.
• Manages prepress process -- includes schedule/workflow management, analysis of color proofs and
directing color corrections.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Graphic Arts, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency MS Office Suite, Smartsheets, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Possesses the ability to work equally collaboratively and autonomously within a team and in a fast paced,
deadline driven environment.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office full-time.
 

Our Culture & Values 

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. 

People First 

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

 

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands

• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

• Tax-free commuter benefits

• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 

• Resources for self-development

• Advisor (Mentor) program

• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series