OluKai Creative Project Manager

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $110K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize the end-to-end project workflow across Creative and Marketing, managing resources, timing and budgets while guiding pre-production and final delivery across multiple projects.

  • Own and optimize workflows between Creative and Marketing teams
  • Manage calendars, budgets and deliverables to ensure timely, on-budget execution
  • Lead pre-production and final delivery processes from planning to delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ensure successful traffic of workflow between Creative and Marketing teams. Manage calendars, budgets and deliverable schedules to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Identify, develop and implement processes and procedures as required to streamline work.
  • Coordinate with Creative leads to manage creative resources, including staff as well as the freelance roster, against project workflow. Identify and problem-solve any potential bottlenecks in workflow. Manage overall design time allocated for each individual project. Communicate timing, and changes of timing, to project owners.
  • Coordinate with creative and marketing staff to ensure individual projects are being executed on time and within budget. Drive projects to completion by providing direction and support as needed. Update weekly project status reports for team briefings.
  • Lead pre-production of photoshoots, including coordinating with Creative leads on communication with on-site producers, sourcing products for the shoot, and managing other pre-shoot logistics.
  • Manage final file delivery for all projects, print and digital. Maintain a thorough understanding of file types for both forms of creative and all final delivery methods.
  • Oversee final project production including printing processes from scheduling, delivering of files, proofing, and overseeing final quality control (ie press checks) of all production.
  • Source and manage vendor relationships, including printers, builders and other production partners, as well as materials such as paper stocks and special production techniques.
  • Coordinate administrative needs of the department, including sample requests, promo orders, media filing and archiving, supply purchasing and any other general administrative requests.
  • Manage digital asset management and DAM software including but not limited to asset uploads and appropriate tagging.
  • Track and manage vendor billing from initial estimate through final invoice, including reconciling charges against approved budgets, flagging discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records for all production-related expenditures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required - BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, or other related discipline.
  • This position requires solid experience as a Project Manager. 3-6 years of related professional experience preferably in footwear or apparel with retail experience.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced creative environment, without losing detail or composure while maintaining a team first attitude.
  • Strong command of Google Workspace and Microsoft SharePoint; proficiency in Adobe Acrobat; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Asana proficiency required. Expected to build and own project workflows, set dependencies, and use workload and reporting views to proactively manage capacity and deadlines across the team.
  • Some familiarity with AI-assisted project tools, prompt-based workflows, or emerging production software
  • Solid understanding of print production processes - proofing, press-checking, vendor coordination - and digital delivery standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Thorough understanding of brand marketing principles, product launch planning and marketing collateral development.
  • Comfort operating in a role where the scope evolves with the season - adaptability is as valued as process.

Benefits

  • Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
  • Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
  • Company bonus program
  • 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
  • Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
  • Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
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OluKai

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OluKai, part of the Archipelago Portfolio of Brands, is a sought after lifestyle brand that believes everyone, no matter where they are, can live Aloha. OluKai products feature thoughtful design elements and handcrafted details inspired by the ocean lifestyle. We are committed to partnering with best-of-class retailers with whom we share an unwavering pursuit of delivering excellent consumer experiences. OluKai's spirit is shared by others through the Ama OluKai Foundation, a 501(c)(3) created to formalize the company’s giveback initiatives. Every OluKai sold supports Ama OluKai Foundation’s mission in Hawai‘i. For more information visit www.OluKai.com or #AnywhereAloha.As a member of our family, you will experience our unique culture and outstanding total rewards package, here are just a few of our perks: intellectually challenging problems to solve in a casual work environment, regular beach days, onsite wellness program, fresh gourmet breakfast and lunch prepared by our in house Chef, dog friendly environment, professional development and a diverse and inclusive culture.OluKai is headquartered in Orange County, CA, along with our partner brands Kaenon, melin and Roark. For more information visit our company site at www.olukai.com, our social media channels @OluKai or our career site at www.olukai.com/careers

Founded in 2005
Irvine, California, USA
168 employees (31 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$80K/yr – $110K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
8.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$3.2M
Last Raise
$3.2M
Debt Financing, 16 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2010
    Debt Financing • $3.2M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$56.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.2%
Direct
53.5%
Referral
6.3%
Social
6.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~168

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