Creative Operations Director

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Creative Operations Director in Cheltenham to streamline operations and enhance project profitability. This senior role demands expertise in budgeting and scheduling, leading a team, and optimizing creative workflows. The successful candidate will be pivotal in managing resources and ensuring timely delivery for high-profile clients. If you enjoy impacting growth in the gaming industry, this role could be your next challenge.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Creative Operations Director familiar with studio workflows.
• Experience in managing resources and optimizing delivery pipelines.
• Client-facing skills and problem-solving abilities are desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and long-term studio operations.
• Implement systems and workflows for efficiency.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Project Management

Client Management

Job description

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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TL;DR

Love games? Love getting things done? We’re looking for a Creative Operations Director to bring order to the chaos, keep projects profitable, and shape our agency's future. Must know budgeting, scheduling, and production pipelines. Be ready to get involved.

WHO ARE OTHER THINGS?

We’re a creative agency focused on gaming and entertainment. We produce videos, websites, marketing assets, and more for major gaming brands.

We’re called Other Things.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

We need someone to organize the chaos and clarify the creative process. A seasoned Creative Operations Director familiar with studio workflows who isn’t afraid to roll up sleeves.

This senior role involves ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, on budget, and without issues.

You’ll manage resources, create systems, oversee budgets, and keep the team moving. Work closely with leadership, manage expectations, and unblock obstacles.

You’ll also be hands-on—running daily standups, updating timelines, and managing freelancers. Client-facing skills are a plus, especially around timelines and scope.

This is a chance to influence our work and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily and long-term studio operations.
• Implement systems and workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Lead resource planning and capacity forecasting.
• Build and optimize delivery pipelines.

PROJECT & ACCOUNT OVERSIGHT

• Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets.
• Handle escalations and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with clients and creative leads.

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Lead delivery for key clients.
• Support proposals, including budgets and scopes.
• Maintain clear communication around delivery.
• Align client expectations with creative capacity.
• Onboard new clients.

TEAM & CULTURE

• Promote ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
• Attract top talent, freelancers and staff.

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC INPUT

• Monitor studio performance and profitability.
• Partner on business planning and growth.
• Support pitches with operational insights.

HOW TO APPLY?

Tell us why you’re interested, what you bring, and send your CV and work samples to us.