Project Manager, Packaging and Artwork (Hybrid Role - New York)

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Creative & Packaging Artwork. This role is designed for a high-level operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and can lead multiple packaging design projects, ensuring on-time delivery of final artwork. As the operational lead for creative packaging initiatives, you will drive the creative workflow from concept through final artwork delivery, ensuring alignment across cross-functional partners—Marketing, Innovation, and Packaging Engineering—while hitting specific creative milestones. You will support two creative designers and traffic concepts/artwork to maintain project momentum.

Responsibilities

• Creative & Artwork Project Management
  • Manage and monitor end-to-end project timelines for all creative packaging concepts and final artwork initiatives.
  • Own the overall creative timeline, balancing project deadlines and resourcing; build comprehensive project plans.
  • Integrate multiple project timelines into a single cohesive resourcing plan.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align on creative deliverables and workstream dependencies.
  • Run weekly packaging design check-ins to track deliverables, drive alignment, surface risks, and manage competing deadlines.
  • Conduct daily design stand-ups with the Packaging Design team to clarify priorities.
• Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
  • Act as the central operational partner between creative, brand marketing, product development, packaging engineering, and operations teams.
  • Partner with the Campaign Ops lead to integrate packaging timelines into the overall go-to-market (GTM) timeline.
  • Lead collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring accountability and clear communication.
• Process & Workflow Excellence
  • Champion operational best practices using Asana and shared project tools.
  • Support the Creative Packaging Design team in day-to-day resourcing for packaging and miscellaneous projects.
  • Drive planning consistency across the organization.
  • Maintain overarching calendars, workback trackers, and meeting cadence documents with the Creative and Packaging teams.
  • Ensure accountability through clear task ownership and deadline transparency.
• Issue & Risk Management
  • Identify timeline risks and blockers early; escalate issues with proposed solutions.
  • Proactively monitor cross-functional dependencies and their impact on delivery.
  • Track shifting timelines and communicate impacts clearly.
  • Provide status reporting on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to Marketing leadership.
• Miscellaneous Creative Projects
  • Project-manage ad hoc creative projects as needed.

Requirements

• 5-6 years of experience specifically in Creative Operations or Creative Project Management, with a focus on packaging.
• High proficiency in Asana is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive innovative thinking and course-correct projects when roadblocks arise.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with multiple shifting priorities.
• Exceptional partnership-building skills; ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all levels and functions.
• Excellent attention to detail with thorough, effective follow-through on all project milestones.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but feel connected to our mission and values. We prioritize authenticity, accountability, and a willingness to learn and grow with us.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
  • Annual base pay: $100,000 - $115,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4%, immediately vested.
• Work/Life Balance
  • Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• Wellness
  • Company contribution to medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
  • Company-paid employee life insurance.
  • Optional additional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Parental Leave
  • Up to 18 weeks for birthing parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents.
• Professional Development
  • Reimbursement program for career development.
• Products
  • Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount.
• Culture & Inclusion
  • Join the Bond Builder DEI committee to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion at OLAPLEX.