Associate Design Project Coordinator

Overview
PepsiCo Design & Innovation is a creatively driven team that leverages Design Thinking power to solve brand and business problems that drive meaningful value and growth. Our team's mission is to lead innovation, accelerate and transform PepsiCo's Global brands and businesses beyond its core, unlocking the future of CPG. We innovate with the intent; to solve real problems, for real people, in the real world.
The Assoc. Design Project Coordinator will be responsible for organizing critical areas of the design team, including but not limited to budget, MSA/SOW/PO tracking platforms, timelines, and deliverables on key prioritized projects. Coordinating and monitoring the group budget with finance and all external vendors, internal reporting for design, organizing, assessing the design asset library, and overall coordination for design awards, internal comms, social media, and annual design book. The ideal candidate will be an excellent organizer as well as an excellent verbal and written communicator.
The person in this role should to successfully multi-task in a complex, hyper-energetic, ambiguous, and creative environment. This role will have in-depth exposure to all areas of design, marketing, digital creative, and design operations.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize all assets that are easily accessible by the entire design team.
• Manage all images for global design share-out, all relevant digital assets for social media, and all design awards submissions.
• Coordinate content and facilitate process and approvals for Awards, Case Studies, & Easy Projects Status
• Connect with Global design operations on Easy Projects (project tracking) and ROI reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects are on time and appropriately resourced.
• The approval process with Design LT for Design Assets for Product Launch posts.
• Enter, Manage, & Track Design Budget & associated Design Project MSA, NDA, SOW & PO process with Finance/Agency Marketing Management team for Design projects.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.
• Be proactive with all internal design projects that include a robust project tracker called "Easy Projects" that includes tracking time, progress, resourcing, visuals, and ROI.
• Manage overall group design budget and coordination with external vendors and finance.
• Organizing timelines, milestones, and resources for all key prioritized projects for design.
• Meet with project teams regularly to ensure all deliverables and timing are accounted for.
• Manage Design Award, Internal Social Comms process & related Internal/External Design Culture Marketing.
• Communicate and coordinate with Design LT on process and needs of Agency/Design work & projects.

Qualifications

• Business acumen combined with knowledge of the design function.
• Bachelor's Degree in brand strategy, business strategy, marketing, or design.
• 1-4 years of experience in working with design and managing client relationships
• Should have experience and in-depth exposure to design.
• Effectively communicates (verbally and visually) with internal and external stakeholders across all levels, with strong presentation skills.
• Must have a positive and outgoing personality that commands the attention of people from multiple functions.

Compensation And Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,900 to $101,900 based on a full-time schedule
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
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