Creative Services Project Manager jobs in Afton, MN

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the #1 meat snack brand in America, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand in America. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company’s house of brands is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Matador, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

Join Link Snacks, Inc. as a Creative Services Project Manager to join our team in Minneapolis and become a core member of our Marketing Creative Services team. This Creative Services Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the production and delivery of non-packaging design work, managing the process of turning creative ideas into tangible outputs across a variety of media. This position will support project planning and coordination of executional activities to ensure projects are prioritized, scoped, scheduled, implemented, and delivered on time. This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously and constantly facilitate excellent cross-functional team communication and collaboration. This role supports all Link Snacks brand strategies across a variety of platforms.

The ideal candidate has proven project management and account management experience showcasing leadership skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders. Working under the direction of the Sr. Creative Services Production Team Manager, you will take ownership and be accountable for meeting project objectives and driving results! We are looking for someone that can steward and improve existing workflows and processes while supporting our company values. You will be expected to work collaboratively within the Creative Services team and build relationships with cross-functional team members and external vendor and partners. If you want to work for a growing, family-owned company and oversee a range of exciting creative projects for our house of brands, including the category leader Jack Link’s, this is the opportunity for you!

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Project Management - Manage and prioritize multiple design development projects and campaigns simultaneously. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of graphic design development and content execution, facilitating rounds revisions, and processing feedback from internal and external cross-functional partners. Responsibly meet established project deadlines by tracking, managing and reporting on project status and related costs.

Account Management / Collaboration - Maintain positive relationships as part of an in-house service-orientated function. As part of our internal Creative Services team, you will promote collaboration between in-house content creators, design agency partners, external freelancers, print vendors, and company stakeholders to deliver graphics that will drive engagement and growth. Assist in the development of the Creative Services team to achieve goals and objectives.

Content Management – Responsible for archiving final files within established guardrails and working with necessary teams to oversee smooth implementation of new content and proper distribution of assets and deliverables.

Resource Management and Communication Gathering and managing project teams, creating schedules, determining deadlines, monitoring productivity, progress and communicating project status

Workflow and process improvement – Responsible for supporting, refining, and facilitating processes that enable efficiency and ensure consistent brand standards, quality assurance and graphic requirements across a variety of mediums and project types.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:      

• 5 years minimum demonstrated in-field experience
• The proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and produce deliverables in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Demonstrated success collaborating, partnering, and leading projects at different levels within an organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Working knowledge of Adobe Workfront workflow management system
• Team player with a positive attitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a client-centered approach to work
• Strong sense of personal accountability
• Excellent time management skills
• Strategic, critical thinker with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrated proficiency using technology and a wide variety of software applications including Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to be hands-on at the microscopic level, as well as understand the big picture

Preferred:            

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Demonstrated understanding of print and pre-press production requirements
• CPG industry experience

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.