Project Manager, Creative Services Operations

Job Summary:

The Project Manager, Creative Services Operations will manage workflow and execution, daily operations, processes and tools. He/she will facilitate the production of Marketing and Creative projects, develop calendars and ensure deadlines are met. Additionally, he/she will manage the photo asset team to maintain, and distribute all the digital, print and video assets for the organization on a global scale.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between Creatives Services and other departments to ensure the timely execution of collateral requests and other marketing materials for the Company
• Support print production for all non-catalog printed materials (Brand Books, Postcards, store signage etc). Ensuring all print is at the highest level and within budget
• Implement workflow processes to manage various timelines
• Monitor creative production from inception to on-time completion and work with cross functional stakeholders
• Identify and organize necessary resources across departments to receive and approve all schedules related to activities for print, digital, collateral and video
• Manage freelance Graphic Designer on Wholesale projects

• Analyze e-commerce on order for US, China and wholesale departments and determine what needs to be shot based upon buy, deliveries, sample availability; plan shot count, naming conventions, order of shots/ cadence and quantity of shoots
• Create and monitor retouching timeline, budget and workflow for e-commerce photos; raise awareness of any scheduling concerns and anticipate overages or when additional resources are needed
• Oversee workflow for all website images from photo shoot to final retouched images
• Photo Editing Post Shoot: review incoming photography for adherence to style guidelines, make final selects, mark-ups and approvals including color corrections
• Work closely with the Sr Director, Art Direction, to ensure consistency in overall image quality and adherence to operational standards and guidelines
• Develop and implement best practices to generate efficiencies that provide increased productivity and organization excellence, as well as, serve as the immediate resource for asset management inquires

• Serve as a key subject matter expert in digital archiving, storage, migration of assets, file management and metadata. 

• Supervise creation of shot list for all photo shoots and ensuring each file is properly tagged in the folder

Desired Background:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in E-commerce or related field
• Photo Studio experience
• Women’s apparel a plus
• Prior experience with image management system a plus

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Capacity to manage expectations, set deadlines and follow up on projects with a strong sense of urgency
• Act in a position of leadership in resolving challenges with cross functional partners to work towards resolution
• Must be able to interact across departmental divisions and integrate/collaborate with them
• Must be creative, self-motivated and a problem solver
• Meticulous with attention to detail and organized with excellent follow up skills
• Comprehensive understanding of photography, video, and social media file formats and terminology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Bridge, Illustrator)