Temporary Creative Project Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.

We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.

This is a on-site temporary, five-sixth month position with a flexible start date between now and April supporting our team. The Creative Project Manager is responsible for strategizing and managing the creative workflow processes. This role will support a dynamic and fast paced creative department by working closely with key cross-functional managers on seasonal planning and global calendars for all marketing and sales teams. Partnering with the Creative Operations Manager to establish the development of schedules, budgets, and deadlines associated with fulfilling multi-channel digital, print and video marketing campaigns. This role will also leverage the ability to manage and negotiate with outside vendors to execute video and other seasonal assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Own the development, review, and approval of all creative projects---- This includes print (including catalogs, mailers, invitations, linebooks and advertisements) and video productions (including commercials, social media and out of home)
• Develop timelines and manages the flow of creative projects from initial creative brief and development to delivery and production of final assets
• Ensure projects are prioritized, resourced, meet requirements, align with brand standards, and are delivered on time
• Partner with other project managers to assess capacity across the broader creative team based on an understanding of all active and upcoming work
• Regularly communicate and present project schedules, statuses, and updates to various team members
• Identify obstacles the creative team might face within a project lifecycle and proactively finds solutions to avoid delays in project completion
• Act as a primary contact between the creative team (graphic designers, web designers, copywriters, photo studio) and business teams (marketing, wholesale, e-commerce), to coordinate timelines, provide required information/documents, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and ensure flawless, timely execution Ensure projects are routed for proper approval
• Organize, attend, and lead kick-off and status meetings with key players to ensure that project needs and deadlines are being met, and send a clear and concise recap of next steps
• Proactively and consistently conceive of, define, and develop process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity across the creative team as well as cross-functional teams.
• Work with external vendors to guide and enable their success and ensure they are agile in response to changes and needs of various stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and resources regarding deadlines and budget needs

COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects at once and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to collaborate cross multi-department teams
• Passion for luxury apparel and sportswear
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in creative input and design direction to assist the creative team with feedback from executive and business teams
• Ability to negotiate and manage external agencies & partners
• Understand of video post-production, music licensing and voice over talent.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of the creative process, from briefs to creative development through completion.
• Interest to learn and develop personal skills and project management abilities.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, or relevant qualification
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project management working on multi-channel marketing campaigns (apparel or creative agency experience a plus)
• Basic working knowledge of print production a plus
• Highest level of capabilities with project management software programs ie. Monday.com or Asana
• Experience working with individuals in creative, technical, and business roles
• 2+ years working with a video production preferred (i.e. scheduling, coordinating video deliverables, and budgets)

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!