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Chanel

Manager, Creative Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$87K - $108K/yr

Manager, Creative Operations At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each ...

Whoop

Manager, Creative Operations

Boston, MA

WHOOP is hiring a Manager, Creative Operations to lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the systems, processes, and workflows that power the Creative organization. Reporting to ...

Whoop

Manager, Creative Operations

Boston, MA · On-site

WHOOP is hiring a Manager, Creative Operations to lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the systems, processes, and workflows that power the Creative organization. Reporting to ...

Whoop

Manager, Creative Operations

Boston, MA · On-site

WHOOP is hiring a Manager, Creative Operations to lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the systems, processes, and workflows that power the Creative organization. Reporting to ...

Whoop

Manager, Creative Operations

Boston, MA

WHOOP is hiring a Manager, Creative Operations to lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the systems, processes, and workflows that power the Creative organization. Reporting to ...

New Balance

Global Creative Operations Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

The Global Creative Operations Associate supports end to end execution of New Balance marketing ... Manage creative workflow of all incoming campaign creative requests across multiple outlets (NB.com ...

Omnicom Media US

Manager, Creative Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$50K - $95K/yr

Manager - Creative Operations As a Digital (Creative) Asset Manager, you will play a key role in working with internal media activation and operations teams and external stakeholders to manage the ...

New Balance

Global Creative Operations Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

The Global Creative Operations Associate supports end to end execution of New Balance marketing ... Manage creative workflow of all incoming campaign creative requests across multiple outlets (NB.com ...

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How much do creative operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative operations manager in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Creative Operations Manager typically collaborate with creative and non-creative teams to streamline project workflows?

A Creative Operations Manager acts as a bridge between creative teams (like designers, writers, and producers) and non-creative departments (such as marketing, project management, and finance). They facilitate clear communication, set up efficient processes, and ensure everyone is aligned on timelines, resources, and deliverables. By implementing project management tools and standardizing workflows, they help teams avoid bottlenecks and achieve project goals more effectively. Regular status meetings, feedback loops, and performance metrics are common tools they use to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

What is the difference between Creative Operations Manager vs Creative Producer?

AspectCreative Operations ManagerCreative Producer
Primary FocusOversees workflows, processes, and resource management for creative teamsManages the production of specific creative projects from concept to completion
Skills & CredentialsProject management, organizational skills, industry experience, often with certifications in project managementCreative vision, project coordination, client communication, often with experience in media or advertising
Work EnvironmentCollaborates across departments, manages teams, and optimizes operational efficiencyWorks closely with clients and creative teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

The Creative Operations Manager focuses on streamlining processes and managing resources across multiple projects, while the Creative Producer handles the execution and delivery of individual creative projects. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are Creative Operations Managers?

Creative Operations Managers are professionals responsible for streamlining and optimizing the processes, workflows, and resources within creative teams or agencies. Their main goal is to enhance productivity, ensure timely project delivery, and facilitate effective communication among team members, clients, and stakeholders. They often oversee project management, budgeting, resourcing, and the implementation of best practices, allowing creative teams to focus on producing high-quality work. Creative Operations Managers play a key role in bridging the gap between creativity and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Creative Operations Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Operations Manager, you need strong project management skills, a solid understanding of creative processes, and often a degree in marketing, design, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or Trello, digital asset management systems, and workflow automation platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership are crucial soft skills to effectively coordinate teams and manage multiple projects. These skills ensure efficient project delivery, foster team collaboration, and drive the overall success of creative initiatives.
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Manager, Creative Operations

Manager, Creative Operations

Chanel

New York, NY • On-site

$87K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

CHANEL rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Manager, Creative Operations
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
About the role:
CHANEL is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Manager to join our Creative Operations team in New York. Reporting to the Group Director of Creative Operations for F&B, you will lead the end-to-end execution of selected campaigns, ensuring flawless delivery and alignment with both global and local brand strategies. As a manager you will oversee complex campaign lifecycles, optimize processes, and foster collaboration across a variety of cross-functional partners such as Trade marketing, brand management, procurement and development, and the visual merchandising teams. Our ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience and a passion for Beauty, in-store activations, timelines, and process improvements.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of select campaigns, acting as the central point of coordination between creative, marketing, production and global.
  • Serve as a thought manager, challenging briefs and processes where necessary to ensure alignment with CHANEL's artistic vision, global guidelines, and business goals.
  • Lead project briefings, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure clear communication throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Oversee multiple, concurrent projects with complex requirements, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and consistent quality.
  • Spearhead the development and deployment of in-store animation and Point-of-Sale campaigns, managing extended timelines and cross-team collaboration.
  • Supports artistic direction for locally created event and digital initiatives.
  • Allocate resources and manage workloads within the team to maximize productivity and project outcomes.
  • Develop and present year-over-year campaign analysis and reports, using insights to anticipate future needs and inform strategic planning.
  • Partner with the Group Director on key PMO (Project Management Office) initiatives, implementing tools and processes to drive team performance.

You are energized by:
  • Leading projects and teams through complexity and change.
  • Building collaborative, high-performing environments.
  • Driving operational excellence and creative innovation.
  • Connecting strategic vision with day-to-day execution.
  • Experience leading large, high-impact campaigns.

What you will bring to the team:
  • Proven experience (4 years) in creative operations, project management, or a related field-ideally within luxury, beauty, or agency environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate needs, consult with team on how to solve problems, and adapt to evolving priorities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • Based in the NY/Tri-State Area; able to work onsite as needed.

Position Logistics:
  • Role based in New York City, requires minimum of 3 days in-person office presence in our Midtown Manhattan office
  • Minimum of 4 years in creative operations, project management, or a related field-ideally within luxury, beauty, or agency environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.
Compensation:
  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ $87,500 through $108,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other components [may/will] include additional compensation, benefits and perks.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing: (2-week August Office Closure and a Wellbeing fund)
  • Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
  • Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
  • 401K and other incentives
  • Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

Additional Information:
Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:
Diversity and Inclusion:
  • At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
  • We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.

Chanel Community:
  • CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
  • Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.

Sustainability:
  • CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
  • Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.

Arts and Culture:
  • We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.

Fondation Chanel:
  • Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.
  • For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website here

Career and Leadership Development:
  • We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.

*Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.

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