Creative Project Manager

Full-Time/Exempt

We can only hire in the following states: WI, MN, IL, WA, ME, FL, SC, NV, CA

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Brand.

MISSION:

Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Brand to oversee and manage the flow of creative campaigns and projects across all marketing channels. This role will also manage our gift with purchase program and work closely with the marketing and product development teams to source products for key campaigns.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Creative & Marketing Project Manager is responsible for managing the flow of creative work across all marketing channels, including email, SMS, organic and paid social ads, website landing pages. In addition, this role will manage our marketing gift with purchase program and will source products and manage the GWP process for any marketing campaigns.

This is a hands-on and fast-paced position requiring individuals to have a passion for retail, fashion, e-commerce, and creative. The best fit for this role is an individual who has a “dive in” mentality, is always willing to flex and hustle to drive the business forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Asana Project Management:
  • Work with our Marketing Assistant to ensure all creative project requests are inputted into our project management software, Asana, correctly.
  • Set all project timelines and properly assign tasks and due dates to the appropriate team members based on level of priority and delivery dates.
  • Ensure project cards are accurate and contain the correct direction, links, images, and any other information needed to complete each task.
  • Work closely with the photo team to align on retouching due dates.
  • Prioritize and manage all deliverables and due dates through Asana, adjusting any changes as-needed.
  • Partner with the Marketing & Brand Director and marketing channel owners to communicate any project shifts to various stakeholders.
  • Report out on any productivity KPIs as-needed.
• Gift with Purchase (GWP) Management:
  • Partner with the Director of Marketing & Brand and Chief Marketing Officer to outline the 2024 Gift with Purchase needs.
  • Manage the relationship with potential product partners & vendors.
  • Write product POs, manage product creation in internal systems, work with internal teams to communicate any GWP information, monitor tracking and results.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

• Creative projects delivered on-time to meet company goals and KPIs.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Produce and/or source on-trend GWPs that drive marketing campaigns and key KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Deep understanding and hands-on experience with project management and the creative process. Balances creativity & innovation with the strong ability to manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with creative teams to produce design, copy, or photography and understands how they work together to meet marketing goals and outcomes.
• Strong ability to map out project timelines, budgets, and scope of work while communicating any changes with stakeholders and keeping a close eye on project timeline, workloads, and objectives.

Proven skills & competencies needed to be successful in the role within the Wantable culture & values.

• Attention to detail: doesn’t let important detail slip through the cracks and doesn’t let non-essential information derail a project.
• Efficient and able to produce significant output with minimum wasted effort.
• Possesses strong individual and team communication skills - effectively communicates to cross-functional teams and managers throughout the day to keep timelines & expectations on track.
• Regularly contribute ideas/initiatives, demonstrates a desire to push creativity and technology to the next level, and shows aptitude to learn.
• Willingness to take feedback and suggestions and implement improvements immediately.
• Be curious! Have an insatiable curiosity that drives you to constantly ask questions, seek results, and get intimately familiar with how to get and read results for yourself to help elevate your work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of experience working with marketing and creative teams in a project manager or coordinator role.
• An understanding of the creative process and how copy, design and photo work together to produce outcomes.
• Ability to work some nights, weekends & holidays as needed.
• Comfort bringing order to chaos
• Strong ability to multitask
• A time management whiz
• Exceptional communicator (verbal & written)
• Passion for retail, fashion, or eCommerce industry.
• Strong organizational skills
• Product guru and up on the latest trends
• Values diversity.
• Quick learning, picking up on new concepts and softwares.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves approach to challenges.
• Willingness to flex quickly while remaining focused on the goal and priorities.

Bonus points for:

• Proficient use of Google docs, sheets and slides
• Photoshop or design experience
• Copywriting experience
• Experience working within a project management software such as Asana, Basecamp, Jira.
• Experience in product development, product design

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REMOTE/IN-OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

This position can be partial or fully remote; however some mandatory meetings and events will need to be scheduled in person at our Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI as directed by your supervisor.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

ABOUT WANTABLE:

Wantable is a next-generation fashion brand giving customers access to high-quality products created and curated by our team of expert merchants and stylists. We deliver unrivaled customer experiences through our proprietary technology and platforms that allow customers to shop on their own or with the help of a stylist, and to try before they buy from the comfort of their own homes. Wantable was founded in 2012 with the belief that when you look good, you feel good, and has been fueling self-confidence in customers ever since.

BENEFITS:

Wantable team members enjoy free food, coffee, and drink in our HQ's beautiful new Wantable Cafe. We have a laid-back, casual environment in a state-of-the-art new HQ. Since our office based staff returned to the office following the pandemic, we offer employees the opportunity to work remotely to the extent their role allows and subject to their manager’s discretion.

We offer flexible schedules, paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers), and a private room for nursing mothers.

Even more exciting: paid vacation and six and a half paid holidays per year, plus a 50% discount on all merchandise. You’ll be eligible for the discount on your first day. Fulfillment Center employees receive a shoe credit every six months!

Important, but maybe less thrilling: we offer medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options with a company match). We have ample parking, and if you take the bus we’ll fully reimburse your fare receipts.