Manager, Creative and Design

Job Purpose:

The Creative + Design Manager is responsible for project managing packaging design and/or testing opportunities to support the company's strategic business goals. This role will collaborate with their functional partners to work through projects from concept to completion.

Job Responsibilities:

● Support project management portfolio for custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization and manage resources needed to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner. 
● Utilize best practices techniques and standards throughout the entire project execution and identify opportunities and solutions to improve efficiencies. 
● Generate and interpret reporting data and uses data to support and communicate technical decisions.
● Manage programs to maintain schedules and budgets according to project scope and manage schedule based on business priorities, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly. 
● Communicate to stakeholders the status of milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks/issues.
● Develop and present technical presentations for internal and external communication and engages in client-facing meetings. 
● Collaborate with other PMs and Functional Managers to ensure best utilization of resources.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Intermediate-level software program experience:

• WorkFront.

● Intermediate knowledge of packaging materials:

• Corrugate.
• Fiberboard/Rigid Box.
• Molded Pulp.
• Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded).
• Foam (Molded/fabricated).
• Wood.
• Metal.
• Labels/Adhesives.
• Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital).

● Intermediate understanding of: 

• Design principles (including packaging design, retail and e-commerce design, retail display and fixture design).
• Project management methodologies and best practices. 
• Reporting analytics.
• Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment. 

● Proven experience managing design initiatives to meet the client brief.
● Ability to plan/prioritize activities of varying complexity.
● Ability to understand a business opportunity and how to align design-driven solutions to it.
● Ability to build trust with the team and partners.

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience.● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.● Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.● Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred.● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.