Project Manager, Production Studio

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach to cannabis, Cresco’s house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy’s, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco’s national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry’s first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry. 

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Studio Project Manager oversees end-to-end production and traffic operations within the Studio to execute on deliverables requested by our brand, retail, wholesale and events teams. The role requires experience in defining project schedules, scope of project, and managing them thru completion. The work consists of a mix of B2B and Consumer that includes collateral, posters/signage, advertising, OOH, POP and merchandising displays, packaging, renderings, presentations and corporate requests.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Monitor project requests as they come in through our project management software, Workzone

Review requests and work with internal teams making sure all required information is provided

Creation of multiple project plans and schedules against the master schedule

Resource planning and prioritization of the workflow within the Studio and coordination with other project managers

Manage assets, asset requests and the upload and storage of files on the creative drive and SharePoint from our agency partner, as well as the internal team

Work with and maintain relationships with vendors and external agencies.

The REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in related field

1-3 years project management experience within an agency setting or in-house creative department

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Impeccable organization skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and work on a wide range of projects

Team player and collaborator

Print production knowledge and working with print vendors

MS Office 365 experience including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive

Mac platform with familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat

Experience in Workzone, a plus

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS 

Cresco Labs requires that all corporate employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on or before September 30, 2021.  If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to prove your vaccination status prior to when your employment begins.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation with regard to vaccination, please let us know once you receive an offer of employment (if applicable).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age or older to apply

Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.