Creative Operations Manager, Packaging

Aquent is proud to partner with a premier global brand that consistently shapes the beauty industry with its innovative and high-quality products. This influential brand is a leader in crafting iconic experiences for consumers worldwide, driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence in design and execution. Joining this dynamic team means you will contribute to a rich legacy of beauty, making a tangible impact on products that reach millions globally.

Are you a master of creative logistics who thrives at the intersection of design, strategy, and production? We are seeking a high-energy, detail-obsessed professional to lead end-to-end global packaging initiatives for 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.

Your Impact

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Why This Role?

• Work alongside industry-leading creative talent, shaping global packaging for iconic products.
• Enjoy direct ownership over high-visibility product touchpoints, influencing everything from concept to store shelves worldwide.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.