Creative Operations Strategist - Beauty/Wellness

As the Creative Ops Manager, you will lead and oversee the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring that all creative projects align with our brand standards and business objectives. You will manage a team of creative professionals, including designers, copywriters, and project managers, to deliver compelling and effective visual and written content across various platforms..Creative Operations & Project ManagementEstablish and maintain a structured process for creative projects, from initial concept to final asset deliveryDevelop and manage project timelines, production schedules, and approval checkpoints to ensure smooth executionWork closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Digital, Social, Product Development) to align creative output with business objectivesOversee creative requests, prioritizing based on deadlines, scope, and impactIdentify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, continuously improving workflows for better collaborationProduction and ExecutionSupport content creation across all initiatives and formats, including everything from campaign content to social posts to packagingImplement a scalable production strategy, ensuring creative assets meet a range of needs, from high-end brand campaigns to performance-driven contentManage budgets and resources effectively to optimize creative output without compromising qualitySupervise pre-production, on-set, and post-production workflows, ensuring all deliverables are aligned with brand identityTalent ManagementSource and cultivate relationships with photographers, directors, stylists, casting agencies, and other industry professionals, and manage through all phases of a projectSuggest talent and assemble teams to support production of creative assetsNegotiate contracts, rates, and timelines with external vendors and partnersProcess OptimizationContinuously refine creative operations and asset management systems to improve efficiencyResearch and implement best practices for production, budgeting, and creative team collaborationKeep a pulse on emerging trends in the beauty industry to evolve creative execution strategiesCross-Functional CollaborationServe as the central point of contact between the creative team and other departments, ensuring alignment on prioritiesPartner closely with Creative, Marketing, Digital, Social, PR teams to ensure creative work supports marketing strategiesWork with Retail, E-commerce, and International teams to provide creative solutions that support omnichannel initiativesRequirements6 years of experience in creative operations, production, or project management ideally within beauty, fashion, or a consumer brandStrong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.Expert in workflow management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or similar platforms)Knowledge of digital and print production processes, including photography, video, and campaign asset creationExperience managing budgets, timelines, and external vendor relationshipsA strong understanding of creative development, from concept to executionAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive alignmentPassion for the beauty industry, creative storytelling, and brand building#J-18808-Ljbffr