Associate Creative Project Manager
Associate Creative Project Manager
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Job Description
The Associate Creative Project Manager supports the operations functions within the Cricut Creative team and is responsible for the process timelines and meetings for various creative projects at scale and on time working closely with internal and external teams. You are a thoughtful individual responsible for leading and guiding work from project intake through final delivery.
In this role you will own and lead fullscope project management for multifaceted creative projects flexing up to support larger initiatives as needed. You will set the framework for projects by building timelines and facilitating/leading meetings for the Creative team as well as across Creative team touchpoints with the larger teams functions ie. marketing channel product and packaging.
You will report to the Manager Creative Operations to support the overall creative function and aid in the ongoing identification of tools and methodologies that help our teams produce their best work in sustainable ways.
Key Responsibilities
Timeline Build & Management
- Partner and collaborate with Creative leadership on projects within the creative department including drafting creative requirements with Creative Directors and Art Directors.
- Creates maintains and enforces creative and production timelines and schedules for small to largescale projects and programs including the management of approvals. Includes negotiation with crossfunctional partners to prioritize and set realistic delivery timelines based on business justification and creative resources.
- Ensure that all crossfunctional partners are notified of any changes in schedule scope resources and budget.
- Support in the escalation of project risks to the Manager Creative Operations.
- Representative/liaison between Creative Ops and translation partners. Responsible for key meetings facilitation and communication.
Creative Request Facilitation
- Partners with Creative Leads to ensure seamless management of projects and requests.
- Handson leading project management for key initiatives.
- Maintains accurate project list/job status for all creative projects with proactive management. Keeping CDs and Manager Creative Operations informed.
- Manages Airtable for the Creative Team including all data entry sprint planning ticket management hotlists for team members etc.
- Works with crossfunctional teams to ensure project scope and requirements are correctly listed in Airtable tickets.
- Properly document project status and details in the process on Airtable. Works to ensure all critical information and revisions are documented accurately and properly.
Meeting Facilitation
- Initiates/schedules kickoff meetings with applicable team members and crossfunctional teams.
- Coordinates and manages agendas for crossfunctional and executivelevel meetings.
- Drives organizational effectiveness by ensuring completion of tasks through meeting recaps and goal/timeline setting.
- Facilitates communication between all parties to reach a consensus.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree preferred PMP certification a plus
- 35 years relevant working experience in Creative Services/Operations or Project Management
- Microsoft Office skills (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint Teams)
- Experience using PM software (ie. Airtable or comparable tool)
- Proven experience managing projects from inception to project closeout
- Ability to plan and execute complex project plans with attention to detail
- Experienced in crossfunctional partner alignment
- Selfstarter with independent decisionmaking abilities
- Collaborative communicator with transparency and accountability
- Entrepreneurial spirit ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced startup environment and do whatever it takes to get the job done
- Be a team player and bring a positive attitude to the team even in a continually changing environment
Additional Information :
Weve got you covered
At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also get exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.
A Quick Note Before You Apply
Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.
Were looking for Aplayerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.
Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):
You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou start learn and adjust. You believe that speed matters especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: What can move forward today and push past inertia.
You set high standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.
You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and dont get distracted by noise. You prioritize well and manage your time wisely.
You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you communicate clearly and give thoughtful feedback. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.
One More Thing (Its a Big One):
This role is inoffice at least 34 days per week.
We believe that real collaboration innovation and culture are built facetoface. If youre energized by working alongside smart kind creative peopleand enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideasyoull love it here.
If youre looking for a fully remote role this likely isnt the right time or place. But if youre excited by challenge purpose and building something better wed love to hear from you.
Lets make something amazingtogether.
Please note:
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
What to Do Next:
Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!
At Cricut we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual identity gender identity marital status veteran status nationality citizenship age disability medical condition pregnancy or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in EVerify.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
