Horizon Organic is hiring: Design Operations Manager in Broomfield

Design Operations Manager

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Design Operations Manager! The Design Operations Manager focuses on organizing and leading teams to deliver design solutions, specifically packaging, that achieve strategic business objectives on time, within budget and with high quality. You will act as the hub in a multi-spoked wheel actively participating, managing, and coordinating numerous design projects simultaneously.

Working especially closely with your Brand and PM counterparts, you will be responsible for designing processes, prioritizing projects, as well as managing timelines, resources, and deliverables across teams. Must be able to clearly communicate directly with all cross functional stakeholders and external agencies or partners. Key strengths in 3 main areas:

• Project management knowledge
• Passion for design, process and organization
• Creative problem solving

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Broomfield, CO.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Design Function Setup (one-time, as these need established in a new organization)

• Determine new and nurture existing relationships with external agencies, including those throughout the process (design agencies, production partners, etc.).
• Create and align with internal key stakeholders on a design project management process that covers everything from project conception through to in market success (including master text, legal approvals, production, prepress, printing, etc.). Train additional stakeholders on the process.
• Develop and align on design tools including project tiering, design brief templates, design meeting recaps, and handoff requirements.
• Establish project setup templates in Monday.com along with clear rules of engagement.

Design Project Management (on-going)

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of design projects, from gathering initial project information to setup in Monday.com, leading design meetings, and recapping discussions.
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, timelines, and approval processes.
• Ensure all project details are accurately maintained in Monday.com, including die lines, budgets, approved scopes of work (SOWs), and other crucial information.
• Identify external design partners and collaborate with brand managers to review agency SOWs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for design and prepress agencies, as well as cross-functional partners.
• Communicate project status updates to cross-functional teams and leadership as needed.
• Proactively identify project risks and manage any emerging challenges.

Prepress and Color Management (on-going)

• Review and approve SOWs from prepress agencies and printers, ensuring tracking of charges stays within budget.
• Collaborate with prepress agencies and printers on color builds to guarantee color accuracy across various printing technologies and locations.
• Work with prepress agencies and printers to review and approve color targets, randoms, and GMGs.
• Attend press approvals and/or first production for new package designs as necessary.
• Support in asset creation for campaigns, activation kits, and brand books.

The base compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in a creative, design, or packaging project management at an agency or in a corporate marketing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Passionate design and creative advocate
• Solid understanding of design, specifically packaging, processes and the necessary steps to achieve set objectives
• Excellent communicator in their ability to influence and drive projects to completion with clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills
• Effective and creative problem-solving skills to manage demanding deadlines and numerous priorities, displaying a clear understanding of business problems to provide thoughtful solutions
• Highly organized and detail oriented with a strong, self-motivated work ethic to act as an owner
• Natural collaborator, with internal and external partners, in service of a one team mindset
• Proficient in use of Microsoft platforms
• Working knowledge of project management software, such as Monday.com, and the drive to master it