***This will be a hybrid role in Hoffman Estates, IL***
About the Role
The Creative Operations Associate is responsible for driving the day-to-day project management across all creative projects. Reporting to the Creative Operations Manager you will be the backbone of our creative workflow, ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery.
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Project Management: Oversee and manage the end-to-end creative process, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with brand standards.
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Workflow Coordination: Utilize Asana to coordinate and track the progress of creative projects, ensuring all team members are on track and deadlines are met.
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Collaboration: Work closely with the creative team, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and efficient workflow.
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Detail Orientation: Maintain a keen eye for detail, ensuring all creative outputs meet the highest quality standards and adhere to brand guidelines.
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Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve any workflow issues, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.
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Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Creative Operations Lead on project status, potential risks, and resource needs
About You
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Art, Communications, Business, or a related field
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3-5 years of experience in a project management role, preferably within a creative or marketing environment
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Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Proficiency in Asana is essential. Knowledge of other project management tools and software is a plus
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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A collaborative spirit and a passion for creativity and innovation.
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Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
Compensation Range: $59,670.00 - $79,560.00
Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.
Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.
*Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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What We Do
For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people.
Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,300 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 300 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over thousands of concessions globally across our trusted retail partners.
Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve.
Learn more about us and our company values @Claire'sValues