Creative Operations Manager, Packaging

Aquent is partnering with a premier global beauty brand, renowned for shaping the industry with its innovative and high-quality products. This brand is a leader in creating iconic experiences for consumers worldwide, driven by a commitment to excellence in design and execution. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of beauty and making a tangible impact on products that reach millions. 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 saleable products, customer engagement, and educational materials across this influential brand. This is an 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.

Responsibilities

Drive End-to-End Packaging: Lead packaging projects from initial concepting through final production, including copy, layout, retouching, proofs, and printed samples; Master the Workflow: Establish, facilitate, and maintain seamless communication between Creative, Product Marketing, Customer Engagement, and cross-functional partners; Keep the Engine Running: Define project scopes, build detailed timelines (via Wrike or similar tool), allocate weekly resources, track issues, and distribute status reports; Lead the Room: Facilitate key meetings, present creative work to senior leadership, and align cross-functional stakeholders; Navigate Complexity: Solve problems with a solutions-first approach, resolve conflicts, and adapt seamlessly to shifting business priorities and ambiguous situations

Requirements

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 project management tools like Wrike, along with deep knowledge of creative workflows and operational infrastructure; Familiarity with developing contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and managing external vendor or client relationships; Outstanding communication and negotiation skills with a track record of building true partnerships across Creative and Marketing teams; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; paid sick leave; retirement plans with a match; free online training through Aquent Gymnasium