Jellycat is a privately owned design-led, gift brand headquartered in London. We create innovative luxurious products in the soft toy, accessory, baby and book categories that are loved around the world. We have an established and growing global customer base and we work with our partners to maximize the potential and reach of Jellycat throughout, sharing joy as we go!

As we continue to grow throughout North America, we continue to develop and improve the presence and awareness of our brand.

The Project Manager – Activations will be highly motivated, collaborative, and hands-on, overseeing a range of activation projects from Point-of-Sale rollouts to shop-in-shop and pop-up installations. As Jellycat’s activation projects expand across the United States, this role plays a key part in ensuring seamless execution — managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and upholding the brand’s creative vision. Working closely with the Global Brand & Activation Director and Project Delivery Team, the Project Manager - Activations will bring structure, momentum, and a detail-oriented approach to every initiative, supporting the wider North America team in delivering exceptional brand experiences.

You'll be:

Project Management & Execution

• Leading activation projects from conception to completion, collaborating with the Global Brand & Activation Team and Commercial Business Analyst to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and stakeholder approved.
• Delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget—often coordinating across multiple time zones and regions.
• Embracing hands-on involvement throughout every project phase, maintaining momentum through proactive communication and close engagement with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Building and sustaining strong relationships with the Global Brand & Activation Director, Commercial Project Manager, and Commercial Business Analyst, serving as a key connector across teams.
• Engaging continuously with internal and external stakeholders to clarify needs, share updates, and ensure expectations are consistently met.
• Fostering open communication, promoting transparency, alignment, and accountability across all stages of project delivery.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Anticipating potential risks and challenges early, implementing proactive measures to minimize impact and maintain delivery timelines.
• Navigating complex or unexpected project hurdles with composure and creative thinking, involving key team members in collaborative decision-making.
• Maintaining a solution-oriented mindset, ensuring that all issues are resolved efficiently and in line with Jellycat’s brand standards.

Resource Management & Team Coordination

• Efficiently planning, allocating, and managing project resources—including budgets, timelines, and cross-functional team capacity—to meet project demands.
• Playing an active role in selecting, onboarding, and guiding team members to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives.
• Championing collaboration, motivation, and accountability, fostering a high-performing project culture that reflects Jellycat’s joyful and design-led ethos

You'll have:

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex projects successfully, ideally within agile or fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels.
• Experience managing both in-house and external partners, maintaining timelines and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A commercial mindset, with experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Monday.com is a plus) and Microsoft Office.

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Discretionary Bonus - All employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on the success of the company.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Benefits - Jellycat offers medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (along with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution), dental coverage through Delta Dental of MN as well as vision coverage through VSP. Jellycat also offers company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and the opportunity to elect additional voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) - Eligible for Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with 100% employer match up to 5% and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Jellycat offers up to 30 days of combined vacation and sick time at the start of each calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program - Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program.
• Regular Social & Team Events - We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Compensation:

• $80,000 - $90,000