An entertainment brand is looking for a Project Manager for Promotional Products and Premium Gifting. The ideal candidate for this role has an entertainment background and Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) & Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) experience, in addition to being and expert in all decoration methods and premium processes. The candidate also has a proven track record in client-facing creative project management and production, and supervisory experience within a dynamic agency or entertainment studio environment. A passion for innovation, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills to effectively lead and inspire our Design team will be key to being successful in this project-based role. .

TEMP

ON-SITE: Los Angeles, CA

PAY: $40-45/HR

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing, selecting, and implementing impactful promotional and retail experiences that forge enduring and positive connections with recipients, while driving business objectives forward.
• Staying abreast of the latest developments and trends in design, retail, technology, packaging, and social media to inspire and advise our corporate partners in strategic decision-making to achieve their brand engagement goals.
• Negotiating favorable service rates, managing budgets, overseeing production schedules, defining job requirements for final production, supervising fulfillment and shipping, and meticulously tracking expenditures.
• Identifying, engaging, and supervising external agencies as supplementary support when necessary.
• Collaborating with our creative services, events, and technology teams to address both in-person and virtual experiential branding needs, aligning with overall brand design standards to enhance the overall experience.
• Cultivating strong working relationships with partners, vendors, agencies, and clients to proactively meet all design project needs.
• Providing leadership, insights, and guidance to junior team members upon request, and offering strategic support to senior team members as required.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in creative project management and creative production, preferably within an agency or entertainment studio, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with PPAI and ASI industry standards.
• Extremely experienced and seasoned in promotional products and knowledgeable about all decoration methods and premium processes.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, facilitating engagement, attentive listening, and alignment with internal departments/teams from strategy development through execution.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective decision-making, coupled with proficiency in creative, project, and time management.
• Thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a knack for problem-solving.

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