Associate Project Manager, Creative

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

·       Runner First  

We act in the best interest of the runner

·       Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

·       Champion Heart  

We give our all in everything we do  

·       There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

·       Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

The Brooks Creative team imagines/designs/curates/manifests creative assets for internal and external Brooks partners. Print, digital, video & photo production, events, retail, packaging—even porta potties—are our canvas and runners are our inspiration. Our motley crew seeks an Associate Project Manager to support a wide range of projects that bring the Brooks brand to runners around the globe.

As an Associate Project Manager, Creative you’ll support a high volume of low-to-medium complex projects developed by our in-house creative team, making sure that from start to finish the projects hit each milestone commitment and deliver on time. You’ll help deliver a wide range of assets supporting our go to market calendar including footwear and apparel sell-in, channel, retail and event deliverables, and other regional content. Your exceptional communication skills, collaborative prowess, organizational compulsion and flexibility to fill holes will ensure that key teams are always in the know and that every project is running smoothly.

• Execute tactical creative requests from start to finish – delivering on-time and aligned with established creative guidance.
• Provide project coordination for scheduling and securing creative resources in partnership with creative operations.
• Clearly communicate project status to key cross functional partners.
• Communicate potential risks and proactively work to resolve any issues throughout the project life cycle.
• Enforce compliance with our work intake and workflow management tools.
• Work with requestors to clarify project specific information and requirements prior to kickoff.
• Monitor and assign individual responsibilities and enforce accountability of tasks and deadlines
• On occasion, partner with internal business partners and external vendors (such as printers, photographers, designers, copywriters, etc.).
• Partner and learn from other Account Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers on highly complex projects.
• Gain an understanding of the overall business by connecting and building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Learn process improvement strategies for driving efficiency and provide recommendations to management.
• Contribute to a team culture committed to improving creative efficiencies and output, and serving as the voice of the runner, heart of the brand.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related preferred OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 1+ years of creative project management experience
• Experience at a creative agency or with an in-house creative team preferred
• Working knowledge of best practices for creative development workflow, marketing campaigns, and production
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to get things done
• Sound judgment and effective prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in strong working relationships
• Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat and expertise with Adobe Workfront
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Compensation: 

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $64,170 - $96,255 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Other:

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! 

Benefits - including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. 

Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus -in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.  

Perks - including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location - You will spend 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.