CPG Design Project Manager (HYBRID)

Category:

Advertising, Arts and Media

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-385242

CPG Design Project Manager (HYBRID)
needed for a contract
opportunity with Yoh Staffing's client working in Hershey, PA.

• Pay Rate: $30-37/hr
  
• HYBRID schedule
  

• Working primarily without supervision, manage workflow for all design projects for the In-House Design Team. Take in projects from the marketing teams and assign them to the team of 4 based on workload and design capabilities.
• Involves tracking status of and follow-up on all inputs to and deliverables from the design process, including design briefs, asset/reference collection, Marketing feedback and approvals, managing design timeline requirements, involving Sr Design Manager as necessary. Support HAS (asset management) system for The In-House Design Team. Additionally manage new workflow in WebCenter, an ESKO system for tracking purposes.
• As the Design Traffic/Project manager, ensure timely flow of deliverables from all functional areas in the design process, through regularly scheduled status meetings with designers, Marketing and Packaging Graphics teams. Establish standard communication and tracking methodologies and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Independently manage design process for assigned projects, using electronic tools and systems. Ensure timely and thorough project communications with designers and Marketing teams. Review final packaging graphics in approval systems, comparing to released design art and following up on any issues to ensure quick resolution.
• Continuously improve systems and processes for managing In-House Design workflows, working with Sr Design Manager and Operations teammates. Recommend system changes/upgrades to streamline communications with process partners
• Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of systems, people and procedures that touch the In-House Design process.
• Traffic management skills including assigning projects and designer skill evaluation

• 3 year's experience in CPG/graphics art industry.
• Proactive, self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Basic understanding of Design principles and knowledge of the CPG industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
• Strong teambuilding skills and ability to work within diverse groups.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the world's largest consumer manufacturing companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.