Creative Operations Manager

Creative Operations Manager

This is a hybrid role for someone who can run a creative team and still roll up their sleeves when needed. You'll own the full creative operation — from workflows and timelines to visual direction and design execution — while leading a team of designers and keeping output consistent across every channel. If you thrive at the intersection of structure and creativity, this one's built for you.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Project Management

• Manage and mentor a team of designers and creative professionals
• Oversee project timelines, workload distribution, and quality control across all creative output
• Provide feedback and direction to ensure visual consistency
• Assist with hiring and onboarding additional creative talent as the team grows
• Develop and refine creative workflows and internal processes

Creative Direction & Design Execution

• Lead development of product imagery, digital assets, branding materials, marketing collateral, and packaging
• Review and approve creative work for quality, accuracy, and brand alignment
• Jump in on hands-on design work as needed — marketing materials, presentations, social assets, packaging
• Collaborate with external vendors and creative partners when appropriate

Digital & AI-Enhanced Production

• Oversee use of AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies within the design workflow
• Guide image creation, refinement, and integration across broader creative projects
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scale through technology and automation
• Stay current with design trends and creative tools

Brand & Marketing Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, product, and development teams to support business initiatives
• Maintain consistent branding across digital, print, packaging, and social channels
• Support product launches, campaigns, and promotions
• Contribute to social media and digital brand strategy

Qualifications

• Experience leading creative teams and managing design projects end-to-end
• Strong grasp of branding, marketing, packaging, and digital design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, SketchUp, or similar tools
• Experience with AI-assisted creative tools strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once