Creative Operations Manager, Packaging [AQ-14545]

Aquent is partnering with a premier global beauty brand, renowned for shaping the industry with its innovative and high-quality products. This brand is a leader in creating iconic experiences for consumers worldwide, driven by a commitment to excellence in design and execution. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of beauty and making a tangible impact on products that reach millions.

About the role

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-obsessed professional to lead end-to-end global packaging initiatives for saleable products, customer engagement, and educational materials across this influential brand. This is an unparalleled opportunity to be the ultimate problem solver, someone who grasps the big-picture strategy without losing sight of the smallest design details, directly impacting how products are presented to the world and experienced by millions globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end packaging projects, from initial concepting through final production, including copy, layout, retouching, proofs, and printed samples.
• Establish, facilitate, and maintain seamless communication between Creative, Product Marketing, Customer Engagement, and various cross-functional partners.
• Define project scopes, build detailed timelines using industry-standard project management tools, allocate weekly resources, meticulously track issues, and distribute comprehensive status reports.
• Facilitate key meetings, confidently present creative work to senior leadership, and align diverse cross-functional stakeholders towards common goals.
• Navigate complexity with a solutions-first approach, skillfully resolve conflicts, and adapt seamlessly to shifting business priorities and ambiguous situations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience within an in-house creative team or agency, specifically handling global campaign and packaging project management.
• Hands-on experience with leading project management tools, coupled with deep knowledge of creative workflows and operational infrastructure.
• Familiarity with developing contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and expertly managing external vendor or client relationships.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of building true partnerships across Creative and Marketing teams.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a company match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.