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Industrious Ventures

Creative Director

Torrance, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

A creative operator who understands how to craft a recognizable brand in a crowded industry. * A collaborative operator who works closely with stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective communication ...

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Copado

Creative Director

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

You will build a modern creative system that scales output, increases speed, and maintains a high‑quality bar while operating within a lean, high‑impact team model. Key Responsibilities Brand ...

Copado

Creative Director

New Orleans, LA · On-site

You will build a modern creative system that scales output, increases speed, and maintains a high-quality bar while operating within a lean, high-impact team model. Key Responsibilities Brand ...

Newsela

Creative Director (Remote, US)

You will establish the operating model that enables the Creative function to scale, ensuring the team delivers exceptional work with speed, consistency, and efficiency. * Establish and continuously ...

Aruliden

Senior Creative Director

Austin, TX · On-site

Senior Creative Director Location: Austin, TX or New York City (Hybrid) About Us We drive ... To give our clients that advantage, we put an insights-driven operating system at the core of our ...

Thrive Causemetics

Sr. Creative Strategist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Own the creative operating system behind it: intake, brief templates, QC standards, naming/tagging conventions, and asset governance * Own the full ad production pipeline (brief → design/video ...

Flora AI

Forward Deployed Creative

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

About FLORA We are building the first creative operating system : an infinite canvas designed for the generative computing paradigm. We're a team of ~45 focused on elevating professional craft ...

Speak

Global Creative Strategy Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$195K - $230K/yr

Build and lead Speak's global creative operating system - shared standards, briefs, workflows, taxonomies, and learning loops - co-developed with market teams, not handed down to them * Partner with ...

Sweet Fish Media

Freelance Producer

Winter Garden, FL · On-site +1

$40/hr

... a creative-operator seat with real ownership-you'll help guide a portfolio of clients through the production process, ensuring strong creative execution, smooth workflows, and a great client ...

Sweet Fish Media

Freelance Producer

Winter Garden, FL · Remote

$40/hr

... a creative-operator seat with real ownership-you'll help guide a portfolio of clients through the production process, ensuring strong creative execution, smooth workflows, and a great client ...

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How much do creative operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative operator in the United States is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges creative operators face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Creative Operators often juggle several projects at once, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. One of the main challenges is balancing creative quality with tight deadlines and shifting client needs. Additionally, frequent collaboration with designers, copywriters, and account managers means adapting to various workflows and communication styles. Successful Creative Operators use project management tools and proactive communication to keep projects on track while maintaining a high standard of creative output.

What is a creative operator?

A Creative Operator is a professional who supports the creative process within industries such as advertising, media, and design. They are responsible for managing creative assets, ensuring projects run smoothly, and often bridging the gap between creative teams and production. This role often involves technical proficiency with creative software, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Creative Operators help ensure that creative ideas are executed efficiently and meet quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative operator?

To excel as a Creative Operator, you need a solid grasp of creative production processes, project management, and a relevant background in media, design, or advertising. Familiarity with digital content creation tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite), asset management systems, and workflow platforms is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you coordinate projects and collaborate with diverse teams. These abilities ensure timely, high-quality creative output and smooth project execution in fast-paced environments.

What is the difference between Creative Operator vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative OperatorGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsTypically a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer certifications in digital media or designBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
Work EnvironmentMedia production studios, advertising agencies, digital content teamsDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in media, advertising, and digital content industries for operational supportUsed across advertising, publishing, branding, and digital media for visual creation

The main difference is that Creative Operators focus on executing and supporting creative projects often with technical skills, while Graphic Designers primarily create visual concepts and designs. Creative Operators tend to handle technical tasks and production support, whereas Graphic Designers focus on designing visuals from concept to completion.

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Infographic showing various Creative Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,738 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Creative Director

Industrious Ventures

Torrance, CA • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Job description

Location

Torrance, CA

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Communications

Compensation
  • $150K – $200K

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary depending on job‑related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long‑term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive health care, flexible vacation, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

About Northwood Space

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail. How this takes shape across our brand matters.

Role

We’re hiring a Creative Director to shape how Northwood shows up to the world. This is a hands‑on role for someone who has strong taste, solid design fundamentals, and the ambition to grow into owning larger pieces of a brand over time.

You will be responsible for translating Northwood’s story into high‑quality visual design across our website, social channels, and external‑facing materials. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Business Development, Recruiting and Northwood’s leadership team to ensure Northwood’s visual identity is clear, cohesive, and evolving as the company scales.

Responsibilities
  • Visual Brand Ownership: Own the visual execution of Northwood’s brand, maintaining a high standard of clarity, originality, and signal across all external touchpoints while adapting design appropriately for different audiences.
  • Multi‑Disciplinary Design Execution: Design across formats including web, socials, presentations, announcements, and marketing materials. Move fluidly between layout, typography, and sketches as needed.
  • Systems, Templates, and Scale: Build and maintain brand guidelines, creating and owning templates for external communications including slide decks, one‑pagers, and announcements.
Who You Are
  • A strong visual designer with great taste and attention to detail who is comfortable owning visual execution end‑to‑end.
  • A creative operator who understands how to craft a recognizable brand in a crowded industry.
  • A collaborative operator who works closely with stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective communication while driving independent execution.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in brand design, identity and storytelling.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing digital, brand, and graphic design work.
  • Proficiency with modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
  • Experience designing for web and social platforms.
  • Experience or interest in hard tech, aerospace, infrastructure, or national security.
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