Brand Operations Manager

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design. In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. As KREWE grows, we are seeking a Creative Project & Production Manager to join our team. This role will report directly to the Creative Lead to oversee the execution of all creative projects, assets, and productions. You will be a close cross-functional partner across all areas of the business, ensuring all channel needs are effectively briefed and executed upon to our brand standards and timeline SLAs. Beyond creative asset execution, this role will optimize and manage systems, tools, and digital projects, driving innovation and continuous process improvement. You will also establish and maintain creative timelines, workflows, and frameworks that enhance productivity, clarity, and efficiency across the brand. This role requires a strategic thinker who can prioritize and allocate resources effectively to achieve business goals Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee creative projects from initiation to final delivery, ensuring timelines, resources, and objectives are met. Facilitate the briefing process across Monday.com, ensuring copywriters and designers receive clear, actionable briefs with all necessary context and assets. Enhance team communication and project transparency by effectively managing project boards across Monday.com. keeping all project details current and accessible to all team members. Develop and maintain project timelines, tracking milestones, deadlines, and approvals to keep creative deliverables on schedule. Support the Art Director with photoshoot production, sourcing vendors, managing budgets, and providing on-set production assistance as needed. Oversee all third-party vendor sourcing & relationship management across creative asset production, ensuring print timelines and quality standards are met. Foster cross-functional collaboration, clear communication and teamwork between departments, ensuring timely and high-quality creative output. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in creative project management within startup or agency settings. Must be local to New Orleans area and be willing to work out of our New Orleans HQ 5 days per week Deep understanding of creative workflows, production processes, and project management best practices. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously across different brands and teams. Experience using project management software (Monday.com). Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring alignment throughout the creative process. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with a history of driving efficiency. Critical thinking and problem-solving expertise, with a proactive approach to removing roadblocks. Ability to pivot quickly in fast-paced environments while maintaining clarity and focus. Knowledge of photo and video shoot production. Salary (for New York only): $60,000- $80,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and business needs. In addition to base pay, KREWE offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and employee discounts. Diversity and Inclusion: KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr KREWE