Creative Project Lead

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Wss - Gardena, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gardena, CA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

WSS is seeking a hyper-organized and proactive Creative Project Lead to manage the development, workflow, and execution of creative projects within its internal creative team. This role involves acting as a bridge between cross-functional stakeholders and the creative team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with maximum impact. The ideal candidate will excel in organization, communication, and collaboration, with a focus on maintaining efficient processes and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple creative projects & workflows, ensuring they are executed on time, within scope, and meet business goals.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Track project progress through project management tools and make necessary adjustments to ensure timelines are met.
• Collaborate with the creative and cross-functional teams including marketing, merchandising, e-comm, digital, social, and agency partners to ensure seamless project execution from start to finish.
• Build and implement accurate resource plans based on the understanding of creative workflows, time, and effort needed for various tasks.
• Maintain and improve the creative process by defining detailed project timelines, outlining key milestones, and setting deadlines.
• Identify areas of improvement in current processes, develop and implement best-in-class workstreams to ensure optimal efficiency and quality in project delivery.
• Ensure resourcing is aligned with team availability and project needs and manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure clarity of expectations and objectives.
• Foster strong relationships and build trust across internal teams to deliver high-quality creative work.
• Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communication, facilitating collaboration and problem-solving.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager, preferably leading high-urgency projects within an agency or in-house environment.
• Proven experience in delivering complex creative projects on time and within scope.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Marketing, Communications, Business, etc.).
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and feedback; proactive problem-solver.
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational capabilities with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a goal-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert in project management software: i.e. Asana, Basecamp, Smartsheets.
• Fluent in Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Keynote and MS Office: Powerpoint, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge in print/pre-press, e-comm, digital, and production process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000 a year
• Full-time employment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive and diverse work environment