Creative Operations Consultant

Our leading beauty industry client is seeking a dynamic Creative Operations Consultant to join their team. This role is ideal for a candidate well-versed in managing projects for an in-house creative team, with a deep understanding of the consumer marketing process, including print and digital, from initiation through final execution.

• $55 - $60 hourly
• NYC 
• Hybrid - onsite Tues, Wed. Thurs
• 2+ month contract 

As a Creative Operations Consultant, you will maintain and manage our client's creative department's consumer marketing projects, coordinating the day-to-day efforts on assigned projects. This role ensures that the department provides sound and responsible project management and planning, manages the scope, timelines, and budgets of assigned projects, and supports the execution of work in all assigned areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the marketing team on project initiation, scoping, and budgeting
• Developing workable budgets, schedules, and realistic timetables
• Providing regular project status updates
• Liaising with appropriate teams/departments in the creation of project specifications and time plans
• Determining project risk on an ongoing basis and escalating issues as needed
• Monitoring out-of-scope requests and initiating additional estimates and approvals
• Coordinating with cross-functional partners within creative, marketing, and sales on defining project guidelines, specifications, and timelines
• Ensuring consumer marketing materials are tracked and delivered to their final destination
• Overseeing each phase of the internal and external approval process
• Managing assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring successful project completion against deadlines
• Attending and contributing to Creative Operations meetings and Creative Department meetings
• Working closely with outside vendors to ensure delivery to market and that all final artwork deadlines are met

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Digital or Broadcast production
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a producer or project manager in a creative agency, in-house or production environment
• Experience in integrated marketing preferred
• Proven project management ability
• Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
• Experience working with teams to develop and negotiate project scopes and budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at various levels
• Beauty industry experience preferred

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Perks & Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• 401k Program 

• Commuter Benefit 

• eLearning 

• Education Reimbursement 

• Ongoing Training & Development 

• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks. 

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf. 

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.