What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Creative Services position at TUMI?
About Us
Who we are:
Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.
Job Description
The Project Manager, Creative Services will be responsible for managing project workflows, creative schedules and serving as the primary conduit for all project flow amongst in-house creative department, external creative agencies/vendors, internal cross functional partners, inclusive of Global Marketing, CRM, VM, product management, sales, procurement, etc. This individual will work on a wide range of projects, including global campaigns, product photography, video, DTC, packaging, tool kits, brand guidelines, etc.
Responsibilities
Why you'll love working here:
At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.
What We Value
Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
Who we are:
Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.
Job Description
The Project Manager, Creative Services will be responsible for managing project workflows, creative schedules and serving as the primary conduit for all project flow amongst in-house creative department, external creative agencies/vendors, internal cross functional partners, inclusive of Global Marketing, CRM, VM, product management, sales, procurement, etc. This individual will work on a wide range of projects, including global campaigns, product photography, video, DTC, packaging, tool kits, brand guidelines, etc.
Responsibilities
- Manage global creative project requests and workflows leveraging WorkFront.
- Ensure creative briefs are fully completed, ensuring timely delivery of creative projects and enforcing deadlines.
- Assign designers, copywriter and resources, both internal and external to ensure project completion.
- Field all creative project requests from international Marketing conduits.
- Traffic daily workflows and provide project status updates to internal and external partners.
- Ensure project timelines are adhered to across wide variety of content deliverables, inclusive of campaign content, marketing, PDP photography, packaging, VM in-store collateral, CRM emails, etc.
- Maintain weekly project reports and lead weekly status meetings.
- Serve as key liaison with agency partners on photo shoot logistics, including production timelines, sample coordination and day to day execution.
- French Canadian translation oversight in partnership with external translation vendor, for all creative needs.
- Organize and maintain image assets and assist with special projects as needed.
- Partner closely with Head of Creative Services to keep projects and various productions on budget and on time.
- Distribution of global tool kits.
- Bachelor’s degree with prior experience in project management.
- 3 years of experience in creative industry, project management, studio, production related. Retail experience is a plus.
- Stellar communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-execution environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with WorkFront or similar project management tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate effectively.
- Ability to troubleshoot proactively and adapt to a dynamic environment.
- Skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance with partial employer contributions, vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Disability Insurance, Supplemental Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, and commuter benefits.
- This role may have the opportunity to earn an annual target bonus based on several factors including Company and individual performance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s bonus plan in effect from time to time. Details regarding the plan are outlined in each employee’s plan agreement.
- Career pathing
- Work-life balance
- Training
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Why you'll love working here:
At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.
What We Value
- INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.
- PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.
- CULTURE & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
Salary : $115,000 - $121,000
