Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands.
Our international beauty client is seeking a dedicated Manager, Digital Creative Operations to lead their dynamic team. This role is perfect for a natural leader and problem-solver who thrives on overseeing every project detail from creative development to program execution, including timeline, scope, and resource management.
- Hybrid NYC
- 12 months +
- 40 hours per week
- Working Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday-Friday (1-hour lunch)
- Beauty Industry Required.
- Pay rate: $55hr. - $60hr.
- Please Note: this is not a Design or Art Director position
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the concepting and development of monthly editorial and commercial programs in collaboration with the Digital Design, Copy, and Content Production teams.
- Manage daily relationships with cross-functional teams to understand the digital pipeline of projects and online platform functionality.
- Oversee each phase of the internal and external approval process, including concept, layout, and final creative approvals.
- Keep projects on track through effective planning and task management; issue status reports and meeting notes.
- Allocate resources weekly, coordinating with other project managers to prioritize projects effectively.
- Manage content updates and feature releases in collaboration with the Online Team.
- Oversee highly complex technical deliveries, ensuring proactive resolution of delivery issues and creating mitigation plans with the Online Team.
- Set up and lead meetings, effectively presenting creative work to stakeholders.
- Communicate project issues and resolutions to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in project management for an in-house creative team or agency.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Prior experience working on digital creative projects, with exposure to web development and product management.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with creative and internal stakeholders.
- Proactive, positive approach, presenting solutions and solving problems.
- Comfortable presenting creative work and leading high-level meetings.
- Flexible attitude and the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
- Experienced in being the primary point of contact for internal or external clients.
- Natural leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-management abilities.
- Deep understanding of project management workflows and infrastructure.
- Proficiency in project management tools like Workfront, Asana, Trello, Wrike, MS Project, or similar platforms.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Commuter Benefit
- eLearning
- Education Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training & Development
- *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our Recruitment Team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.