Location:

Secaucus, New JerseyJob Summary:The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s retailer in North America. We sell apparel, footwear, accessories etc. in North America and Globally, in stores and online under the brand names of The Children's Place, and Gymboree.
It is an exciting time to join our Marketing Operations team as we are building ambitious strategies to grow our business and delight our customers. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a highly organized and proactive Traffic & Marketing Operations Associate to be the glue between our Creative team and the broader Marketing organization. This role will be essential in streamlining creative workflows, balancing capacity, and ensuring all marketing channels get what they need when they need it. You’ll be a key player in driving clarity, prioritization, and delivery across a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

Own Creative Project IntakeReview and manage incoming creative briefs across all channels: brand, performance, retail, CRM, etc.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure briefs are complete, clear, and strategically soundPlan and Route WorkflowsTrack milestones and ensure timely movement through concepting, design, reviews, and approvalsDrive CommunicationAct as a central liaison between creative and all other marketing functionsFacilitate alignment meetings, creative reviews, and daily standupsEnsure Timely DeliveryManage timelines from kickoff through final deliveryKeep stakeholders updated on project status, blockers, and reschedulesStreamline Feedback LoopsRoute creative for feedback and approvals in an organized, actionable wayMaintain documentation of all rounds and final signoffsProblem-Solve in Real TimeIdentify roadblocks early and reroute as needed to stay on trackAdjust timelines and priorities based on business needs and team capacityImprove ProcessesAudit and evolve creative workflows in partnership with Brand Creative Directors, Commercial Creative Directors and Production teams.Build and refine scalable systems that make our creative engine run smarterMarketing OperationsAssist in documenting processesManage cross functional deliverables, tracking and communication
 

Education and Experience:

2-3 years of experience in traffic/project management in a creative or marketing environmentStrong knowledge of digital creative workflows, asset specs, and file typesDeep understanding of the design process — you know what it takes to bring a creative concept to lifeProven success managing multiple projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills — you're a team translator and people connectorUltra-organized with sharp attention to detail and a high bar for qualityStrong analytical and problem-solving instincts — you're always three steps aheadStrong Microsoft office skills – Outlook, PowerPoint, ExcelProficiency in project management tools like Asana, Monday.com, or JiraBachelor’s degree in a related field
 

Skills & Behaviors:

Innovative, curious and creative mindset.Results-driven with a focus on achieving business objectives.Ability to drive continuous improvements and drive meaningful, customer-first strategies and innovation.Methodical and disciplined approach.Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Hourly/Salary

$50,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary

o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.