Job description
Join the North Face Family
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.
As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
- Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
- Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
- Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Creative Project Manager
The Creative Project Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of creative briefs and deliverables that ladder up to seasonal, brand and business-led marketing campaigns, while ensuring an efficient operations process is followed and maintained to meet stakeholder and creative team needs. The Project Manager is responsible for increasing the overall efficiency and scalability in the creative production process, including brand consistency, timeliness, capacity tracking, quality assurance, and the establishment and maintenance of control-related standards and procedures. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Creative Operations, sits on the Marketing Operations team, and works cross functionally across Creative, Brand Management, and other functions within the Brand Marketing department.
Unless prohibited by applicable law, please note it is a condition of your employment to abide by Company policy, including VF’s COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Policy. In accordance with the policy, absent need for reasonable medical or religious accommodation or other exemption as allowed by state or local law, all eligible associates must present proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on the first day of employment. A copy of the policy and state specific addendum is attached for your reference.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Works closely with the Marketing team and serves as a main point of contact for the creative working teams on a per project basis.
- Manage multiple projects of various sizes at one time, from beginning to end. Project types include: brand campaigns, concepting, product innovation, brand creative, purpose storytelling, franchise creative, photo and video directives, athlete-led productions, event collateral, and digital projects (among others).
- Receive and distill omnichannel briefs, establishing a clear understanding of objectives and deliverables between brief owner and creative team prior to the start of creative work.
- Build and manage project plans that enable creative development and delivery while concurrently partnering with cross-functional teams to provide transparency of where work is in the process. This includes timelines and capacity checks. Hold team accountable for major and minor stage gates throughout.
- Document project process, including status updates, recap notes, and upcoming scheduling needs. Know where all projects are at any given moment and what steps are next.
- Ensure briefs or projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Anticipate and work to dismantle potential blockers, proactively raising issues and recommending possible solutions in a timely manner.
- Coordinate internal reviews as required to ensure that creative work delivers to the brief. Schedule kick offs, internal creative reviews, stakeholder creative reviews and leadership reviews.
- Utilize internal tools—from workflow tracking to capacity measurement to asset matrices —to ensure that working with the art department is clear and easy.
- Manage vendor purchase orders and creative contracts; communicate with internal legal and financial teams.
Free To Be,
Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
- 5+ years’ experience in marketing operations or project management, in a marketing department, creative agency or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic arts, advertising or related field or equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Proven self-starter with the tenacity to move ideas into action and ability to work closely with cross functional teams to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Established cross functional leadership with the ability to drive collaboration with partners on all levels to achieve a unified vision, as well as the confidence to establish an independent view and effectively influence others when needed.
- Solution-oriented mindset with a track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation, stakeholder accountability and leadership presence.
- Demonstrated track record in meeting deadlines, on time and on budget, while driving effective use of resources.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of the following software programs: Outlook, Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of the following additional programs a plus: Wrike, ProofHQ, Smartsheets, Dropbox, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint.
- Prior outdoor industry experience preferred.
VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.
What’s in it For You
We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.
Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
We just have one question. Are you in?
Pay Range:
$90,720.00 USD - $136,080.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential:
This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation:
You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on
www.MyVFbenefits.com
and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
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