Associate Project Manager - Creative

Overview of the BP Associate Project Manager role

The Brand Packaging Associate Project Manager serves as the operational coordinator that executes packaging across multiple product categories. You will be responsible for managing and delivering brand packaging assets to creative, merchandising, visual, and printer vendors to ensure designs are executed and timelines are met. The role focuses heavily on project management aligned to the brand calendar to ensure on-time deliveries.

As an Associate Project Manager, you will partner with cross-functional teams and correspond with vendors to execute packaging designs that ensure brand consistency for all product categories. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment, and is passionate about working at the premier specialty retailer.

Position Summary

Day-to-day production management for packaging and collateral projects across multiple divisions.

Responsibilities

* Manages the day-to-day brand packaging production responsibilities including the overall process and timelines. Emphasis on food & beverage packaging.

* Manages design reproduction -- includes working with designers to advise about vendor printing capabilities, reviewing all layouts for compliance with specs, communicating color & artwork requirements to vendor, reviewing & approving digital & physical proofs, printed TOP samples.

* Manage vendor performance/execution -- communication of packaging components & assembly (label placement, assembly instructions, etc.), review of samples, QA.

* Manages prepress process -- includes schedule/workflow management, analysis of color proofs and directing color corrections.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Graphic Arts, Advertising, Marketing, or related field.

* 1+ years of project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

* Familiarity with Smartsheet & Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

* Basic understanding of printing processes and packaging materials.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills.

* Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.

* Possesses the ability to work equally collaboratively and autonomously within a team and in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

* Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office 4 days per week.

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

* A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

* A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

* Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

* Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

* Tax-free commuter benefits

* A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

* In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

* Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

* Resources for self-development

* Advisor (Mentor) program

* Career development workshops and learning programs

* Speaker series

The expected starting pay range for this position is $71,400 - $80,000 Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.