Associate Manager, Creative Operations
Core
Own end-to-end creative workflow for packaging and brand graphics across a consumer products portfolio, ensuring projects land on time and to brand standards.
Role type
Associate Manager, Creative Operations
Builds
Scalable creative workflows, design systems, and production-ready assets for packaging and brand design.
Domain
Consumer Products / Packaging & Brand Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Creative workflow management, cross-functional collaboration, production execution support, process optimization, vendor coordination, quality assurance, digital asset management
Preferred skills
Packaging design knowledge, pre-press and print production expertise, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, project management system usage, print technology knowledge
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Workfront, Asana
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of creative workflows from concept through production; Serve as liaison between Design, Marketing, Legal, and external vendors; Collaborate with Pre-Media and Artwork teams to translate creative intent into production-ready assets; Build and document best practices and SOPs to increase efficiency; Manage external agency relationships including briefing and budget oversight; Conduct technical quality reviews of design files for brand compliance
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on execution