Temporary Project Management Director, Marketing & Creative

Expected Timeline: 6 months, with the possibility of extended and/or transitioning to full-time

rhode is a brand rooted in intention, innovation, and impact — and we’re growing quickly. We’re looking for a high-performing, hyper-organized Temporary Project Management Director to join our team and help ensure flawless execution of all marketing and creative programs. This person will bring impeccable attention to detail and sharp communication skills, and will thrive in an environment where pace is fast, collaboration is key, and standards are high.

This is not your average project management job — it’s a rare opportunity to help build a category-defining brand alongside some of the most passionate, hard-working minds in beauty. You’ll work hard, grow fast, and help lead meaningful brand moments that connect with our community across every channel.

• Build and oversee complex, integrated project plans from end-to-end across digital, social, print, experiential, and photography/video projects.
• Serve as the key point of contact on project timelines and status updates, regularly communicating progress and changes to all relevant stakeholders with precision and a sense of urgency.
• Define and coordinate cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Creative, Influencer, Social, eCommerce, Product Development, and Operations to ensure all partners are working efficiently and in lockstep.
• Architect and evolve scalable processes, systems, tools, and templates that support a high-functioning, high-output Creative team.
• Serve as the ultimate authority on prioritization of all marketing and creative projects, exercising sound judgment when tasked with resolving competing priorities.
• Be a champion for the creative process, balancing the need for flexibility with the discipline of strong project management.
• Review all project briefs for quality, clarity, and comprehensiveness before delegating tasks to team members. 
• Monitor project progress on a day-to-day basis, continually adjusting schedules and priorities as business needs and goals evolve.
• Anticipate executional challenges and escalate risks as necessary.
• Maintain accurate 360 campaign calendars and detailed Asana project trackers.
• Measure, analyze, and report on Creative team velocity, resourcing, and productivity; recommend improvements to optimize performance.

• You’re energized by a high-growth, fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• You are organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple, and at times competing, priorities and deadlines.
• You can adapt to frequent pivots in direction with agility and a can-do, problem-solving attitude.
• You enjoy diving into the nitty-gritty of process and are excited by the idea of building new ways of working, in addition to continually refining existing processes.
• You are proactive and able to anticipate future needs and challenges. 
• You’re a team player who brings positivity, clarity, and accountability to every project.
• You are comfortable giving and receiving feedback and believe great work comes from collaboration, iteration, and high standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 7-8 years of project management experience, ideally in a creatively-driven beauty, lifestyle, or consumer goods company. Startup or high-growth brand experience is a major plus.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience creating and implementing new processes and ways of working. 
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across all levels of management.

Other Details for Consideration

• Location of position: Los Angeles, CA
• In office requirement: at least 3 days a week
• Reports to: Sr. Director, Global Marketing

This is a unique opportunity to join a rocketship brand at a pivotal moment of growth. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping how rhode shows up in culture, while learning, building, and scaling with a best-in-class team. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and the potential for impact — and personal growth — is immense.