Creative Project Manager (Remote)

About the role

The Purple story

At Purple, we believe a better life is achievable - and it starts with investing in yourself. As the masterminds of modern rest and recovery, we believe a good night's sleep is the first step toward powering human potential. It fuels happiness, enhances personal growth, and builds a more connected world. That's why our mission is to deliver the most restorative, most supportive, most downright life-changing comfort on the planet.

From our groundbreaking GelFlex® Grid technology to our work in the community, we never stop pushing boundaries. We're bold, curious, and uncompromising in our pursuit of better - for our customers, for our people, and for the world. Because when you invest in better, everything else follows.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $72,300 - $85,000

Why this role matters

This is a fully remote position that may be performed from an approved location within the United States, with the work arrangement subject to change based on business needs. This position is expected to work primarily during Mountain Time business hours and requires approximately 10% travel, both subject to vary based on business needs.

The Creative Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day project management for marketing/creative projects, photoshoot/video production and managing creative work outsourced to agencies. The Creative Producer will work with internal creative and marketing strategy team, internal Purple stakeholders, freelancers, and producers from contracted agencies to help bring creative and marketing work to life. Guides the development of standards to ensure production elements and assets reflect and brand. Helps with process improvements to increase efficiency within the creative team.

How you'll shape the future of comfort

• Support intake of internal creative projects
• Assist in internal creative resourcing and scheduling
• Proactively communicate to stakeholders on progress, process, and best practices
• Manage working relationships with outside agencies
• Lead, manage and oversee project management duties including planning, coordinating and implementing projects for assigned design, photo, and video projects
• Develop and manage project scope, quality, resources, timelines and costs.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly project status meetings, prioritization meetings, stand-ups, creative reviews, retrospectives, etc.
• Create and maintain accurate and timely budgets, estimates, proposals & billing for assigned projects.
• Maintain photoshoot/video production schedules and work closely with creative, external producers and production teams to ensure delivery on time and on budget. Partner internally and externally to facilitate successful delivery.
• Manage and coordinate product samples, merchandise and props. Communicate and track with stakeholders and agencies/freelancers
• Support maintenance of catalog of photo and video resources
• Present creative work to stakeholders for approval
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with the internal team, vendors, and contract talent

What we're looking for

• Exceptionally high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong sense of urgency
• Quick learner
• Drive and hit dates, on budget
• 5+ years previous experience in design/marketing project management and/or production. (In-house experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others, although not direct reports.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and collaborative skills.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design and copywriting fields, basic understanding of creative production
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Apple systems, Adobe software, project management tools and methods.
• Must be able to travel as required

How Purple brings you comfort

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Childbirth & Parental Leave
• Sick & Wellness Time
• Holiday Pay
• Sabbatical
• Employee Discount
• Give Back Day
• Complimentary Mattress