Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: To be discussed
Project Management Director
Cheree Berry Paper & Design
Location: St. Louis, MO (In-Person)
Application Deadline: May 5
About Us
Cheree Berry Paper & Design is an award-winning graphic design firm known for creating playful, polished, and highly personalized work for some of the most notable clients and events in the world.
From designing stationery for Jenna Bush Hager and Mindy Kaling to collaborations with Paperless Post and installations at the White House, our work sits at the intersection of luxury, creativity, and meticulous execution. We are also regular contributors to Vogue and other notable industry publications.
Founded in 2006, CBP has grown from a custom stationery studio into a full-service design firm with a team of designers, illustrators, project managers, and production specialists. While based in St. Louis, our clients span the country.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a traditional project management role.You will lead a high-performing team while working on meaningful, tangible projects that mark lifes most important moments. Our work lives beyond the event - it is kept, felt, and remembered.
Youll operate at the center of a fast-paced, high-touch, luxury environment where:
- Timelines are real and immovable;
- Clients are discerning and deeply invested;
- Details matter every single time
What Makes CBP Unique
Reputation: We are known for producing world-class work from St. Louis. Clients come to us for the most important moments in their lives.
Luxury Exposure: You will work closely with high-profile clients and events, gaining insight into a rare and elevated market.
Tangible Work: In a digital world, we create physical pieces that people keep forever while still embracing digital as a communication medium.
Fast-Paced & Dynamic: No two projects are the same. This is a high-volume, high-energy environment.
Lean & Impactful: A small, collaborative team where your voice matters and decisions happen quickly.
Woman-Owned and Led: Work alongside a driven, accomplished team of women.
High-Caliber Leadership: Youll sit on the leadership team alongside experienced, high-achieving peers.
Role Overview
Hours: Full-Time
Schedule: Weekdays; occasional evening check-ins as needed, weekend work is rare and travel is minimal
Portfolio:
- Personally manage 1020 projects
- Oversee a team of 3-4 Project Managers, each handling 3050 projects
Who You Are
An Experienced Project Manager
You bring 57 years of project management experience to the table. You excel at building project architectures, managing timelines, and delivering complex, multi-component projects.
A Proven Leader
You have 24 years of experience managing people. You coach, mentor, and elevate your team while holding a high bar for performance.
Financially Minded
You understand budgets, profitability, and resource allocation. Youre comfortable analyzing reporting and making recommendations that improve performance.
A Strong Communicator
You navigate the luxury client experience with clarity, professionalism, and empathy. You communicate effectively across clients, vendors, and internal teams.
A Problem Solver
You anticipate challenges and adapt quickly. You are proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers
- Work with Resource Director to assign work strategically across team members
- Participate in leadership-level planning and decision-making
Project Management
- Oversee complex client projects from start to finish
- Support team members in managing their project portfolios
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors
- Continuously refine workflows to enhance the client and team experience
- Embrace AI to reduce human error in our work
Budget & Timeline Oversight
- Guide accurate project scoping and estimating
- Analyze profitability and recommend improvements
- Participate in monthly revenue reconciliation meetings
- Partner with accounting on reporting and forecasting
Onboarding & Transition Support
The current role holder will remain involved in a part-time, remote capacity to support onboarding and ensure a smooth transition. They will also continue managing resource allocation, allowing the new Director to focus on integration and leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: To discuss upon application
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 3% match
Paid holidays, PTO, and sick days
Work-from-home Wednesdays
Printing allowance