Senior Creative Operations Manager managing creative projects, workflows, and operational improvements for Toptal’s global talent network. Remote role supporting advertising, video, podcast, and social initiatives.
Responsibilities
Own the operational side of the creative process from intake through delivery
Serve as a primary operations partner for complex creative projects, including advertising campaigns, video, podcasts, social, and other creative initiatives
Develop project plans, roadmaps, timelines, and milestones while maintaining accurate project information and status in project management tools
Manage the Creative Team’s weekly intake process and ensure projects are clearly defined, scoped, prioritized, and ready for kickoff
Identify and resolve gaps, risks, capacity constraints, dependencies, and potential timeline impacts
Partner with Creative Leads and cross-functional stakeholders to balance business needs, resources, and deadlines
Facilitate project kickoffs and weekly status meetings; document deliverables, owners, timelines, decisions, and next steps
Provide regular project updates and reporting on priorities, project health, overdue, at-risk, blocked, or impacted work
Escalate complex or high-impact issues to the Director of Creative Operations with context and recommended solutions
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency
Manage multiple creative projects independently from intake through delivery
Build relationships with Creative Leads and cross-functional stakeholders
Improve and document Creative Operations processes and develop scalable onboarding resources
Implement improvements that increase efficiency, clarity, and predictability across the creative workflow
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required
5+ years of project or creative operations experience within an advertising agency, design studio, creative department, or similar environment
Demonstrated experience managing multiple creative projects with competing priorities and deadlines
Strong understanding of creative workflows and ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable project plans
Experience with project management platforms such as Asana, Jira, Trello, Monday.com, or similar tools
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to remain calm, resourceful, and solutions-oriented under tight deadlines or shifting priorities
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across Creative and non-Creative teams
Proactive mindset and demonstrated ability to identify process improvement and operational efficiency opportunities
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle varied challenges, deadlines, and contacts
Must work within one hour of Eastern Time (US)
Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire
Resumes and communication must be submitted in English
No visa sponsorship or assistance is offered
Benefits
Fully remote workforce
Remote position
Global team environment
Support structure encouraging innovation, social interaction, and fun
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