Helen of Troy

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Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR, Honeywell, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.  Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!  Position: Creative Project Manager  Department: Creative – Beauty & Wellness  Work Location: Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite) Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.  What you will be doing:  An internal liaison role between Creative and Marketing managing the flow of artwork for a Global Creative Department. Responsible for project communication, management, scheduling, and trafficking of creative projects from inception through production and print, for the Home and Health business unit, across several product categories. Must be able to work within cross functional teams to ensure the artwork design and message are within brand guidelines and meet Marketing objectives. • Maintain project workload schedules, trafficking, and budget. Adherence to scheduled dates and deadlines, as well as departmental processes. • Coordinate all aspects of communication, tracking and scheduling of creative projects for marketing Brand Managers. • Route artwork layouts for internal review and approval within workflow system. • Source and schedule outside resources (photographers and translators) to ensure we meet budget and deadline commitments. • Conduct weekly creative meetings with Marketing and participate in weekly cross functional meetings as needed. • Responsible for organizing and managing designer’s daily assignments. • Maintain an “in touch” status regarding category competition in the retail environment, primarily packaging. • Support Marketing colleagues with a high level of customer service as it relates to their business, their consumers and their customers. • Responsible for project kick-off meetings, set-up and agenda. Ensure that the PIF (project initiation form) has been filled out properly and completely before scheduling meetings. • Ensure color accurate proofs are sent to vendors once projects are released. • Proofread all artwork before routing it. • Create project schedules (within 5 days) of kick-off and provide a project estimate for each creative project. • Champion and protect existing workflow processes for a process driven Creative Department while being open to change and improvement.   Skills needed to be successful in this role:  • Solid knowledge of photography and printing processes as well as an understanding of general packaging specifications as it relates to production • Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as external resources • Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and a creative eye for detail and composition • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes; excellent multitasking skills • Must have excellent proofreading skills   Minimum Qualifications:  • Bachelor's Degree • 6+ years of prior experience in Creative Project/Account Management of creative initiatives including packaging, owner’s manuals, and miscellaneous collateral material • Experience using Excel, Acrobat, Word, and PowerPoint. • Travel may be required • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis    Preferred Qualifications:  • Experience in an in-house corporate design department • Experience or knowledge in packaging   In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $ 76,083.49 - $95,104.36 annually . This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.   Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.  Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.  #li-ke1 #LI-HYBRID     For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor. Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity. At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.