Illumination
Project Manager, Creative
Illumination, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Illumination is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Creative for style guide creation, Global Softlines product development, and Gaming to join our Marketing team. This unique role combines extraordinary organization skills with an eye toward details and creative deliverables. This position will guide, collaborate and communicate daily with a dynamic creative team at Illumination, Illumination Studios Paris and our partners at Universal as well as potential partners and agencies.
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Style Guide / Global Softlines Product Development:
Partner with Creative leads to ensure seamless management and tracking of global film & franchise guides from inception to final assets deliveryManage the development process of logos, character poses, patterns, graphics, design, patterns, product samples, etc.Help facilitate and manage Global Softlines product development submissionsMaintain current project list/job status sheet for all style guide projectSupport the management of workload of internal design team and outside vendorsTrack deliverables against production timelines & schedulesCommunicate delivery dates to key stakeholdersCreative Budget:
Track Creative expenses for all projectsRequest estimates from vendors and create Cost SummariesProcess invoicesProject Management:
Partner with VP, Creative re: agenda for weekly Tuesday meetingsNotes and Recap of weekly meetingsLead weekly CPG Team meetingTrack follow-ups from weekly meetingsSpecial projectsOther duties as neededGaming:
Partner with Director of Business Development andVP of Development & Creative Strategy to ensure seamless management and review of multiple gaming platform submissionsMaintain current project list/job status for all projects on AirtableManage the development process of all assets for gamingSupport the management of workload of Director of Business Development, VP of Development & Creative Strategy and outside vendorsFacilitate character art developmentTrack deliverables against production timelines & schedulesQualifications:
5+ years related experienceLicensing Creative Development preferredProduct development cycle experience in softlines, toys or related goods desiredStrategic, critical thinker and creative problem solverStrong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one timeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated & enjoy a fast-paced changing environmentCurious collaborator who likes to brainstorm, contribute and participate in ideationProficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or KeynoteProficient in Adobe Suite specifically but not exclusively Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AcrobatProficient in Airtable and LucidchartBA/BS or equivalent experienceThe salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000/year. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation andan offer will consider various factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and training.Ourcomprehensive and competitive benefits packageincludes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their family, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a variety of other perks.About IlluminationIllumination , founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Style Guide / Global Softlines Product Development:
Partner with Creative leads to ensure seamless management and tracking of global film & franchise guides from inception to final assets deliveryManage the development process of logos, character poses, patterns, graphics, design, patterns, product samples, etc.Help facilitate and manage Global Softlines product development submissionsMaintain current project list/job status sheet for all style guide projectSupport the management of workload of internal design team and outside vendorsTrack deliverables against production timelines & schedulesCommunicate delivery dates to key stakeholdersCreative Budget:
Track Creative expenses for all projectsRequest estimates from vendors and create Cost SummariesProcess invoicesProject Management:
Partner with VP, Creative re: agenda for weekly Tuesday meetingsNotes and Recap of weekly meetingsLead weekly CPG Team meetingTrack follow-ups from weekly meetingsSpecial projectsOther duties as neededGaming:
Partner with Director of Business Development andVP of Development & Creative Strategy to ensure seamless management and review of multiple gaming platform submissionsMaintain current project list/job status for all projects on AirtableManage the development process of all assets for gamingSupport the management of workload of Director of Business Development, VP of Development & Creative Strategy and outside vendorsFacilitate character art developmentTrack deliverables against production timelines & schedulesQualifications:
5+ years related experienceLicensing Creative Development preferredProduct development cycle experience in softlines, toys or related goods desiredStrategic, critical thinker and creative problem solverStrong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one timeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated & enjoy a fast-paced changing environmentCurious collaborator who likes to brainstorm, contribute and participate in ideationProficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or KeynoteProficient in Adobe Suite specifically but not exclusively Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AcrobatProficient in Airtable and LucidchartBA/BS or equivalent experienceThe salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000/year. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation andan offer will consider various factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and training.Ourcomprehensive and competitive benefits packageincludes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their family, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a variety of other perks.About IlluminationIllumination , founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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