Project Manager - Packaging

Horizontal Talent is seeking a skilled and collaborative Project Manager to join a welcoming company in Maplewood. This contract role will lead the production and execution of artwork and small-scale design adaptation for projects simple to complex in scope (packaging design updates, collateral, etc) and offers an attractive pay rate for your dedication.

As a Packaging Designer, you will perform professional functions as outlined in a service-level agreement. Areas of responsibility may include Human Resources, Marketing, or Sales.

During your first few weeks in this Packaging Designer role, you can expect to take on some of the following:

• Promoting artwork consistency and design content accuracy within the brand's guidelines
• Collaborating across many functions/disciplines within the Client (marketing, manufacturing, legal, etc) and with external production agencies
• Managing project estimates, budgets, and timelines with key partners
• Adapting and working well with defined approaches, systems, and processes while promoting continuous improvement to improve operational efficiency
• Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners

The successful Project Manager applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) with 4 years of packaging graphics experience within the creative and/or printing industry OR a High School Diploma with 8 years of packaging graphics experience. Additional qualifications include:

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Human Resources knowledge
• Ability to work with budget and manage time effectively
• Proficiency in Graphic Arts and Packaging Design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with agency partners

In return for your dedication, collaboration, and commitment, you'll receive a generous contract pay rate, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture.

If this contract Project Manager - Packaging job in Maplewood motivates and inspires you, please don't hesitate to apply with Horizontal Talent today. We'd love to help you get your next role.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.