What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Project Manager position at Aquent?
Job Title: Project Manager, Packaging Operations
Client Location: Orlando; Remote
Starting: 03/10/2025
Salary/Pay Rate: $37.40 - $41.56/hour
Firm, non-negotiable: Yes
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 6 months with possibility for extension
Job Description:
The Project Manager, Packaging Operations will oversee the end-to-end process of creative packaging development, with a focus on structural packaging and creative design. This role requires close collaboration with Creative Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Design, and other teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while ensuring the timely delivery of packaging solutions that support the Global Product Creation team.
Responsibilities:
- Establish project timelines and ensure alignment with development calendars, meeting key milestones for packaging and artwork projects.
- Maintain project tracking systems to monitor progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Actively participate in weekly team status meetings, ensuring clear communication of deadlines and project status.
- Collaborate with sourcing partners to manage and understand packaging deadlines.
- Meet with the Creative team to manage deadlines and ensure timely artwork execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project requirements, timelines, and expectations.
- Route projects for necessary approvals in a timely manner to ensure no bottlenecks in the process.
- Address project delays or issues by escalating to the appropriate teams.
- Learn and understand existing processes for creative design and packaging workflows and look for ways to refine or enhance efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows by leveraging technology and automation where appropriate.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date project dashboards for real-time visibility.
Experience:
- 3 years of project management experience or related work experience in a fast- paced, cross-functional environment.
- Experience in packaging operations or creative project management is a plus.
- Retail experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with project management tools and systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Workfront, or similar).
- Proficiency in PC/Mac office software, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Bachelors, or equivalent work experience
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $37.40 to $41.56 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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.
Salary : $37 - $42
