24 Seven Talent is hiring: Creative Operations Strategist - Beauty/Wellness in S
24 Seven Talent, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90403
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 Management
Establish and maintain a structured process for creative projects, from initial concept to final asset delivery
Develop and manage project timelines, production schedules, and approval checkpoints to ensure smooth execution
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Digital, Social, Product Development) to align creative output with business objectives
Oversee creative requests, prioritizing based on deadlines, scope, and impact
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, continuously improving workflows for better collaboration
Production and Execution
Support content creation across all initiatives and formats, including everything from campaign content to social posts to packaging
Implement a scalable production strategy, ensuring creative assets meet a range of needs, from high-end brand campaigns to performance-driven content
Manage budgets and resources effectively to optimize creative output without compromising quality
Supervise pre-production, on-set, and post-production workflows, ensuring all deliverables are aligned with brand identity
Talent Management
Source and cultivate relationships with photographers, directors, stylists, casting agencies, and other industry professionals, and manage through all phases of a project
Suggest talent and assemble teams to support production of creative assets
Negotiate contracts, rates, and timelines with external vendors and partners
Process Optimization
Continuously refine creative operations and asset management systems to improve efficiency
Research and implement best practices for production, budgeting, and creative team collaboration
Keep a pulse on emerging trends in the beauty industry to evolve creative execution strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the central point of contact between the creative team and other departments, ensuring alignment on priorities
Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Digital, Social, PR teams to ensure creative work supports marketing strategies
Work with Retail, E-commerce, and International teams to provide creative solutions that support omnichannel initiatives
Requirements
6+ years of experience in creative operations, production, or project management ideally within beauty, fashion, or a consumer brand
Strong 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 creation
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and external vendor relationships
A strong understanding of creative development, from concept to execution
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive alignment
Passion for the beauty industry, creative storytelling, and brand building