Design Operations Manager
Core
Central point of coordination for the design organization, managing intake, prioritization, resourcing, and execution of creative projects across the business.
Role type
Design Operations Manager
Builds
Creative assets, packaging, and marketing materials for multiple brands and channels.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Design Operations, Project Management
Required skills
Cross-functional project leadership, workflow management, supplier/agency management, resource allocation, process improvement, stakeholder alignment, project tracking tools proficiency
Preferred skills
CPG food organization experience, packaging artwork development, print production processes, workflow optimization
Technologies
Project and workflow management tools, dashboards, reporting systems
Responsibilities
Lead intake, prioritization, and scheduling of design projects; manage workflows and distribute workload based on capacity; partner with Brand, Marketing, Engineering, and Procurement teams; manage external agencies and production vendors; develop standardized design workflows and best practices; oversee delivery of creative assets from concept to implementation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on operational leadership