Job Description
As a key member of the project coordination team, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and allocating creative resources based on project scope/needs for both Finish Line and JD Sports. You have an in-depth knowledge of workflow processes and continuously look for ways to improve the function of the project coordination team. You are obsessive about the details, can anticipate future project roadblocks, and recommend pathways for project success. As a primary member of the creative coordination team, you understand the power of team connection and know how to build trusted relationships that lead to delivering successful project outcomes with focus on the following. Work in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to create and manage complete project plans for omnichannel marketing campaigns, from capture planning through final asset delivery across all channels. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and allocating of creative resources aligned to project plans to deliver on time and at scale. Evaluate project scope, consistently track and report project progress to key stakeholders, and modify schedules and resource plans as shifts in demand change. Trafficking information in Basecamp and Smartsheet needed to create reports for the status of day to day business and key initiatives. In collaboration with team members, own the creation and management weekly schedules across design, copy, production and video post production. Ensure incoming project briefs have required dependencies and monitor project schedule and resources within the brief requirements. Collaborate with Art Directors to assign design standards prior to assigning projects to designer or production artist. Create, manage and facilitate priority planning documents and weekly meeting sessions with internal teams to ensure delivery of business priorities. Work with Creative Leadership to develop the agenda for weekly creative review meetings. Proactively ensure projects are on time and moving through milestones. Identify issues and solutions within project lifecycles. Continually evaluate processes and tools for ongoing improvements with project coordination. Knowledge and Qualifications: 2 yrs experience managing creative projects. Expert knowledge of Basecamp 3 or similar project management tool. Intermediate experience with Smartsheet. Intermediate experience and understanding of photo shoot planning, design, print and video post-production processes. Familiarity with agile workflow and omnichannel marketing plans. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. Preferred Experience: Previous print and motion project management experience is a huge plus. Previous experience working with outside vendors and understanding standard creative timelines for omnichannel deliverables would be beneficial. Looking for an outgoing, autonomous, adaptable individual who can work fast-paced with a high volume of projects and deliverables. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit for more than 6 hours per shift Use hands to finger, handle and feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and/or hear Stand for up to 2 hours at a time regularly Walk or move from one location to another regularly Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy Pay range: $62,000-$67,000 (depending on experience): 10% bonus target. Full time roles will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, sick leave, parental leave, and company-paid time off. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. EEO Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices. Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317)