Creative Program Manager

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6+ mo(s)

Skills

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
WRIKE
ASANA
AIRTABLE
CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Job Details

Job Title: Creative Program Manager
Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA
Contract: 6-month W2 contract
Pay: $65-$72/hour (based on experience)
Industry: Global Consumer Tech & Retail

Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a world-renowned global retailer and tech innovator in the search for a Creative Program Manager to support the development of international packaging and in-box publications for branded consumer devices. This hybrid role is based in San Francisco and sits at the intersection of creative execution and program leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the creative development of international packaging and publication initiatives from concept to supplier-ready files.
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and design direction across regional teams, third-party vendors, and production partners.
  • Oversee project schedules and resource planning, ensuring high-quality work meets established deadlines.
  • Guide creative resources by assigning tasks, prioritizing deliverables, and facilitating internal reviews.
  • Support internal process improvement efforts to optimize workflows and communication.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Go-to-Market teams and other stakeholders to align design strategy with business objectives.

What We re Looking For

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in program management for packaging, publications, or similar creative environments.
  • Expertise in web-based project management tools such as Wrike, Asana, or Airtable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and deadline-driven environments.
  • Comfortable collaborating across all levels of an organization from creative teams to executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Creative or packaging project management experience in an agency or design-focused setting.
  • Background in regional or localized creative artwork (2D/3D) development.
  • Experience in consumer electronics packaging.
  • Proactive, hands-on mentality with a knack for juggling multiple priorities.
  • Strong mix of big-picture strategy and detail-oriented execution.

Top 3 Technical Must-Haves

  1. Web-based Project Management Tools (Wrike, Asana, Airtable)
  2. Adobe Creative Suite familiarity
  3. Strong organizational & communication skills

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors

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