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Ethos Life

Director, Creative Operations

Qualifications and Skills: * 10+ years of experience in creative operations, project management, or program management, with at least several years at a director level, ideally within a high-growth ...

Lovevery

Manager, Creative Operations

Boise, ID · On-site +1

The Manager, Creative Operations reports directly to the Director, Creative Production, but works ... Help flag and secure incremental support when needed, managing discussions with freelancers on ...

Lovevery

Manager, Creative Operations

Boise, ID

The Manager, Creative Operations reports directly to the Director, Creative Production, but works ... Help flag and secure incremental support when needed, managing discussions with freelancers on ...

RAPP

Freelance - Director, Analytics

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

RAPP Los Angeles is looking for a Freelance - Director, Analytics to join our award-winning ... Informs component (creative, format, value proposition, target, message) analysis optimization ...

RAPP

Freelance - Director, Analytics

Dallas, TX · On-site

RAPP Dallas is looking for a Freelance - Director, Analytics to join our award-winning Marketing ... Informs component (creative, format, value proposition, target, message) analysis optimization ...

Exemplis LLC

Director, Creative

Cypress, CA · On-site

$158K - $245K/yr

Partner with freelance talent and external partners as needed * Ensure creative assets meet quality ... Hands-on experience directing studio and location shoots from concept through delivery

Datadog

Senior Director, Creative

New York, NY · Hybrid

As Senior Director, Creative, you will set and uphold the creative standard across both modes ... Partnering closely with Creative Operations, you will ensure creative vision and execution move in ...

Exemplis

Director, Creative

Cypress, CA · Hybrid

$158K - $245K/yr

Partner with freelance talent and external partners as needed * Ensure creative assets meet quality ... Hands-on experience directing studio and location shoots from concept through delivery

AEG

Director - Creative

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Director-Creative CLTFC Department: Creative Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Head of ... freelancers in all graphic and photo spaces. * Occasional hands on photography support of tentpole ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance director creative operations in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Director Creative Operations vs Freelance Creative Producer?

AspectFreelance Director Creative OperationsFreelance Creative Producer
Primary FocusOverseeing creative workflows, processes, and team coordinationManaging project execution, client communication, and deliverables
Skills & CredentialsProject management, operational expertise, industry experienceCreative direction, project management, client relations
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with creative teams, agencies, and clientsWorks closely with clients, creative teams, and vendors
Industry UsageCommon in advertising, marketing, and media agenciesPrevalent in advertising, film, and media production

While both roles involve project coordination, the Freelance Director Creative Operations primarily manages workflows and processes to ensure efficient creative output. In contrast, the Freelance Creative Producer focuses on managing project execution, client communication, and deliverables. Understanding these distinctions helps clients and professionals identify the right freelance expertise for their needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Director Creative Operations job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 72% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Associate Director, Creative Operations

Omnicom Media US

New York, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Overview

As an Associate Director - Creative Operations, you will play a key role in working with internal media activation and operations teams and external stakeholders to manage the creative asset workflow associated with digital media campaigns. This role's primary focus and responsibility is the management of asset delivery, including production timelines and technical specifications, and routing of digital display, video, and other creative assets between the client, internal teams, creative agencies, and media partners. The Associate Director, Creative Operations also plays a vital role with the media team to illustrate the media plan and assists in presenting plans to the client.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working at a creative or digital media agency
  • Experience managing and cross-managing teams
  • Foundational knowledge of digital media creative and technical specs
  • Ability to manage a team overseeing multiple campaigns simultaneously-strong project management (time management, organization, and prioritization) skills are a must
  • Experience with smartsheets is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and efficiently across disciplines with colleagues, clients, and partners at all levels
  • Knowledge and skills typically acquired through the completion of undergraduate studies in advertising, marketing, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Leading client communications for creative asset management team and deliverables
  • Overseeing creative kick-off calls with internal and external stakeholders
  • Creating and managing spec sheets in collaboration with media teams
  • Providing clear daily communication related to status and next steps for all pending, complete, or at-risk items
  • Managing campaign asset development, including production timelines and routing of assets between client, creative agencies, and media partner
  • Performing initial QA of delivered creative assets to confirm that all expected items have been received and meet basic spec requirements (such as file type, file size, and clip length)
  • Communicating with operations team to ensure creative assets are trafficked and set live correctly and on time
  • Supporting client creative asset delivery process

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