Midnight Oil · 2 days ago
Project Manager-Specialty
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expMidnight Oil specializes in project work related to theatrical displays and experiential marketing. The Project Manager-Specialty is responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring client satisfaction, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality results.
Art & CreativeAdvertisingMarketingCreative Agency
Responsibilities
Manage all facets of Theatrical standee display, 3D billboards, Fabrication and Experiential from start to finish and accountable for client satisfaction
Collaborate with Creative and Account teams to ensure brand integrity and creative intent of the final product is met
Align with the Account team to manage client expectations and project milestones
Collaborate with service departments leads (creative, engineering, fabrication, color, pre-press, print production, logistics, estimating and purchasing), to ensure that all services performed meet the established objectives
Ensure all file prep work done by Color/Finishing department and Prepress departments meets quality print standards and is delivered on time and in line with the overall project schedule
Oversee technical requirements are adhered to throughout the job
Set & Publish production work back schedules for all deliverables within internal service departments and vendor partners
Request project costing estimates - manage budgets and costs through the life cycle of project
Directly manage outsourcing with vendor partners and oversee the quality (press checking) and on-time delivery of final product
Understand and oversee manufacturing specifications including material selection to be used throughout the project
Data entry into job tracking system, including creating job tickets, POs and shipping data
Initiate the billing process and coordinate with accounting for progress billing and closing out of project
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Prior experience (4-6 years) as a Project Manager or directly related experience
Management of large projects that were on tight deadlines and budget
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Strong entrepreneurial & leadership qualities
Exceptional interpersonal skills including collaboration and team building
Ability to influence without authority
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to interface with color, creative, engineering & product management and pull it all together into a final deliverable
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the 'big picture' view
Able to calibrate to client brand/campaign nuances
Computer skills - job tracking systems, Monarch, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to interpret - Creative Renders, CAD engineering design packets, SOW's, PO's, Pricing Grids, Compliance Documents
Manufacturing and Production experience - Large Format Printing (UV, Conventional, Digital), Mounting & Die Cutting, Kitting & Fulfillment
Knowledge of various raw materials and specialized solutions – Corrugate, Metals, Plastics, Paper, Wood, lighting techniques, motorized solutions, specialized materials, etc
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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