Manager, Creative Operations

Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end creative operations and project management, coordinating cross-functional teams, schedules, vendors, and resources across shoots and campaigns.

  • Lead cross-functional planning and communication
  • Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and vendor management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Cross-Functional Communication & Coordination
  • - Review project briefs with channel leads; identify and discuss gaps
  • - Manage consistent communication flow between all parties on project timelines
  • - Communicate delays and timeline shifts across departments
  • - Escalate changes as appropriate
  • - Work with digital team on product delays, work with product team on ordering product for shoots, troubleshoot late/misplaced samples
  • Workflow & Resource Management
  • - Determine project task assignments based on creative team bandwidth
  • - Quickly fill creative resource gaps by bringing in additional resources
  • - Re-work project flow and work with department heads to re-prioritize projects

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, creative operations, or production management in a creative, agency, or in-house studio environment.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Monday.com preferred) and Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of photo, video, motion graphics, and production processes.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing timelines and business needs.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience managing photo and video shoots, including location permitting and talent coordination.
  • Familiarity with surf culture, lifestyle brands, or ecommerce environments.
  • Experience managing in-house production studios and production workflows.
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Manager, Creative Operations

Reef · Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid