Creative Project Management Specialist
Lidl US · Arlington, VA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$33.66/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Cook up workflows: Maintain the creative request tracker, ensuring all requested assets are routed correctly and delivered to channel managers on time.
- Facilitate operations: Coordinate day-to-day project tasks, systems, and procedures to help ensure an efficient workflow across all creative initiatives.
- Track deliverables: Support creative projects from conception to completion, tracking timelines and monitoring multi-step deliverables to keep teams on schedule.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Work directly with Marketing channel and campaign teams to ensure timely asset hand-offs and accurate campaign deployment.
- Maintain documentation: Update and organize project documentation, brand guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and instructional materials.
- Process invoices: Facilitate the invoicing process, ensuring all invoices are received, logged, and processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate assets: Oversee the intake of third-party image files, compile an overview tracker, and facilitate the cross-departmental approval process required for accurate website uploads.
- Support campaigns: Assist in the execution of diverse projects and campaigns as they develop in response to market demands.
- Build relationships: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the wider business and other departments, including the promotions team, supply chain, non-food, and operations.
- Execute tasks: Execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly administrative and operational tasks sent by our international (INT) colleagues, following up with relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Tool implementation: Support the rollout of new tools provided by INT to maximize efficiency among all marketing stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- Proficient with Google Suite.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot production issues and find efficient solutions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple weekly priorities alongside ad-hoc tasks.
- Rigorous quality checks, utilizing 'four-eye principle' reviews on artwork and proofreading copy to ensure flawless final delivery.
- Foundational project management skills, including the ability to track timelines and follow through on multi-step deliverables.
- Solid understanding of marketing principles and the ability to present creative direction or ideas clearly to the creative team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and discussing creative direction.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Experience using Adobe Workfront is highly preferred.
- Strong writing and copywriting skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, economics or communication.
- 2-3 years of experience in a related field.
- In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above.
Physical Job Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to identify and distinguish between colors more than half the time.
What You’ll Receive
- Starting pay of $33.66 hr (with potential to earn $38.47 hr in the future).
- Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage.
- Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation.
- Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success.
- 401K Plan (+ 5% company match).
- Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Total Well-Being Program.
- DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.