Job Description
We are looking for a Creative Manager for a top pet company! This position is a hybrid of an account and project manager as they will be responsible for the end to end of a project including the resourcing and timeline aspects. This role is focused on Vet Care business, and it would be helpful if the candidate had relevant pet industry (vet clinic is a bonus) experience, though not mandatory. In this role, you will oversee creative planning and execution for Vet Care including new practice launches and retention/always on creative campaigns. You will partner with Creative Leaders to develop creative strategies and solutions for our clients’ business challenges, while juggling multiple projects from start to finish. A passion for pets and culturally defining consumer brands is a must.
Responsibilities:- Partner with brand, marketing and cross-functional team leads as they develop their roadmaps and manage the creative pipeline for your account.
- Intake all creative briefs, ensuring creative requirements, specs and best practices are captured.
- Convert briefs into projects via our Workfront workflow system. Assign resources and develop detailed timelines and workplans to get creative reviewed, approved and delivered.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters and Studio on the work, serving as the voice of the customer and business throughout the process.
- Present to senior-level clients and evoke trust and credibility through strategic thinking and communication style. Capture, communicate and action feedback to creative teams.
- Own the process for Vet Care practice launch shoots and delivery of assets on an accelerated timeline in addition to managing quarterly content shoots from brief to delivery including request intake, managing reviews, timeline and resources.
- Lead weekly internal and external status meetings; forecast, track and report out on project health. Advise on risks, issues and tradeoffs to achieve launch.
- Oversee handoff from Design to Creative Production teams to build out and QA assets and deliver to Channel leads.
- Be an ambassador for Creative Services in presentations and strategy discussions, instill a passion for collaboration, teamwork and inspiration.
- Be the brand steward for Vet Care when working with local agencies, ensuring their work follows strategy and guidelines. Working with the creative leaders to secure proper approvals and provide necessary feedback/collaboration.
- Roll up your sleeves to pitch in wherever needed.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Marketing or related field.
- 5+ years experience within an agency or marketing department managing creative workflow and teams.
- eCommerce and/or Retail account management experience preferred. Pet healthy industry experience is a bonus.
- A working knowledge of multi-channel marketing tactics, with an emphasis on digital. (Site, Email, Social, Paid Media, Direct Mail and Mobile/SMS).
- Proficiency with project management software tools with a passion for optimizing processes and maintaining detailed project documentation.
- Experience in Workfront, Smartsheet and/or Figma is a bonus!
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced creative environment.
- Experience with file and asset management in a shared server/location, enterprise level project management software environment.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page DistinctionSolomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon PageFounded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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