Position Purpose:

The Project Coordinator plays an essential role, managing workflows for upwards of 35 professionals on the Creative Services and Industrial Design teams for both product packaging and e-commerce efforts. A keen sense of organization, ability to multitask, and exceptional attention to detail is essen

• tial for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review project requests for packaging, product design, and e-commerce efforts to ensure they are accurate and complete, and assign projects to department staff (designers, copywriters, proofreaders, and freelancers) through web-based project management system.
• Work closely with Category Managers in processing project requests, especially in managing volume and timeline expectations.
• Track upwards of 100 projects per week to ensure they are moving on schedule.
• Help schedule and coordinate details for photo shoots
• Prepare and run reports using Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets as requested.
• Liaise with overseas vendors and outside offices.
• Work with licensed brands to obtain approval on assets with the licensor's marketing, legal, and safety departments.
• Upload and track finalized packaging files to overseas vendors via FTP server.
• Administrate companywide project management and digital assets management systems, plus train and support all staff in these systems.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years production and/or project management experience preferred but will train the right candidate
• Detail-oriented with keen organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills necessary; Mac skills preferred
• Prior experience with project management software is a plus
• Mastery of Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment

Education:

College degree in management, marketing, or liberal arts preferred.