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Creative Operations Manager

Apply locations Las Vegas, NV - UFC Headquarters time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R0006536

Who We Are:

UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

This position manages the creative and operational functions of the Creative Department for UFC. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and UFC policies, practices, and procedures.

• Interface with internal team, external departments, and executive management to understand company’s objectives as they relate to broad brand goals and individual creative requests; work under direction of Vice President, Global Brand Creative, and alongside Creative Director, to ensure brand goals are met; flag goals in need of more discussion.
• Schedule projects and workload for Creative Department; resolve design problems and timelines; ensure workload is balanced and assignments match creative abilities of designers.
• Interface with internal team, external departments, executive management, and print vendors to communicate project status and resolve issues; ensure that necessary information and design specs are relayed to designers via Creative Brief and/or discussions.
• Ensure creative executions meet UFC brand standards, deadlines, expectations, and budget as outlined in the Creative Brief and/or discussions.
• Attend meetings and provide creative and/or operational input based on information from the Vice President, Global Brand Creative, UFC brand initiatives, global trends, and company positioning.
• Review and approve creative deliverables based on direction from the Vice President, Global Brand Creative and executive management; ensure that specs are reviewed and proofed for accuracy and brand standards.
• Manage and form relationships with print vendors domestically and internationally; send art files to print, track delivery, and manage graphics, posters, and art budget and invoices.
• Maintain functionality of internal workflow systems, including Cervello (Creative Brief system), the Digital-Asset Management system and OneMarket eProcurement system; interface with developers for enhancements and/or necessary updates.
• Cultivate a creative and collaborative environment to build cohesive teams within the department.
• Stay current with creative trends and styles in various media.
• Alongside the Vice President, Global Brand Creative, pre-screen, interview, and make hiring recommendations; evaluate and counsel assigned employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have These:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in design at an agency, in-house setting, or as a freelancer
• 2-3 years of management experience
• Advanced knowledge of print and digital specifications, production requirements, paper stocks, and printing/finishing techniques
• Advanced creative problem-solving and typography skills
• Advanced accuracy and proofreading abilities
• Advanced organizational skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Computer literate in a Mac environment
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Ability to manage time independently and multiple jobs simultaneously
• Ability to work with already established visual identity and brand standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external teams, executive management, and business contacts
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information
• Desire and ability to work independently and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
• Professional, self-starting, “get-it-done” attitude and work ethic

TKO EEO Statement:

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

About TKO

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

About WWE

WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

About UFC

UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About IMG

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

About PBR

PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.

About On Location

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

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