Senior Manager, Creative Operations, VMSD & Packaging

New York, USA (On-site)

$115K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

I will summarize the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits for the role based on the visible sections. The position focuses on governing operational systems for Global VMSD and Packaging Design, managing cross-functional project lifecycles, budgets, and vendor relationships. Strong collaboration across global markets and time zones is emphasized, along with structured planning and risk mitigation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously improve the operational systems, workflows, and tools that power the Global VMSD and Packaging Design teams in Workfront
  • Manage project intake, prioritization, and assignment across both teams, ensuring alignment to business priorities and team capacity
  • Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from brief through artwork release protecting timelines, scope, and budgets
  • Assess team capacity and balance workload across VMSD and Packaging to ensure realistic planning and resource utilization
  • Identify project risks early, escalate appropriately, and implement mitigation plans to protect delivery
  • Lead cross-functional project communication and creative review cadences to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
  • Serve as the operational bridge between Creative and cross-functional partners and global markets
  • Track and manage the annual budgets including estimates, invoices and purchase orders for Global & North America VMSD and packaging design
  • Oversee Global Visual Merchandising campaign order process in partnership with Purchasing serving as key point of contact for fabricators, material suppliers, artisans and POSM vendors
  • Develop a calendar and deliverables for each vendor and ensure adherence to those deliverables and schedules.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in beauty, lifestyle or fashion industry
  • Minimum 7+ years in creative project management, Visual Merchandising and/or Packaging Design
  • Proven experience owning workflows, intake processes, prioritization, and capacity planning across creative teams
  • Experience partnering with Purchasing, vendors, fabricators, and/or production partners to execute physical retail or packaging assets
  • Understanding artwork release processes, die lines, proofs, translations, and print production
  • Experience guiding creative teams through complex project lifecycles without direct reporting ownership
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, estimates, purchase orders, and vendor timelines
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple concurrent deadlines
  • Proficient in project management platforms, such as Workfront, Monday or Asana
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial work environment

Preferred

  • 3D design programs & Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Benefits

  • What We Offer You
  • Training & Development and Culture
  • Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
  • Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network
  • Opportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups
  • Mental Health Support
  • Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free 24/7 confidential mental health support
  • Paid Time Off and Flexibility
  • Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
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In 1991, our founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg saw the need for beauty that was both effective and indulgent. Following their American dream, they opened a small store in Boston devoted to curating natural products from around the world and engaging a community. The original shopkeepers, they created a brand that touches people’s hearts as well as their skin—and quickly developed a cult following. fresh is a global skincare brand within the LVMH Group, headquartered in New York City. We emphasize the look, feel, and scent in every product, transforming skincare into an elevated, sensual experience. Our collection of skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrances are available in 16 countries, across our fresh boutiques and digital channels, specialty and department stores, and more. We are an organization of curious creators who embrace innovation, optimism, and always keep our customers at the forefront. With a pioneering spirit, we are empowered to challenge the status quo and use our authentic voice to do the right thing for our people, our brand, and the environment.Here at fresh, we intentionally foster a spirit of belonging. We celebrate our diversity and support every employee to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. By embracing curiosity and collaboration, we recognize that our differences strengthen us.

Founded in 1991
New York, New York, USA
4.3K employees (332 in marketing)
22% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
803.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$244.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.2%
Direct
57.7%
Referral
4.7%
Social
3.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
171 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$5.2M
Last Raise
$5.2M
Series Unknown, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Series Unknown • $5.2M