Creative Operations Director

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Gloucester seeks a Creative Operations Director to enhance their operational efficiency and project management. This senior role entails overseeing resources, budgets, and client communications while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Ideal candidates will engage in both strategic planning and daily operations, driving the agency's growth in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

Qualifications

• Seasoned professional with experience in studio workflows.
• Capable of managing resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Involved in daily tasks and operational health management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and long-term operational health of the studio.
• Lead resource planning and capacity forecasting.
• Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.

Skills

Budget Management

Project Oversight

Resource Planning

Workflow Optimization

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Creative Operations

Job description

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Creative Operations Director, Gloucester

Client: Other Things

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

TL;DR

Love games? Love getting things done even more? We’re looking for a Creative Operations Director to bring order to the chaos, keep projects profitable, and help shape the future of our agency. Must know their way around a budget, a schedule, and a production pipeline. And not be afraid to get involved.

WHO ARE OTHER THINGS?

We’re a creative agency focusing on gaming and entertainment industries. We produce videos, websites, marketing, and brand assets for some of the world’s biggest gaming brands.

We’re called Other Things.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

We need someone to bring clarity to our creative processes and manage our operations. A seasoned professional familiar with studio workflows, capable of managing resources, budgets, and timelines while rolling up sleeves and getting involved in daily tasks.

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and well-managed. You’ll oversee resource planning, system improvements, and workflow optimization, working closely with leadership and clients as needed.

You’ll also be involved in client communication, project oversight, team culture, and strategic planning, helping to grow and improve our studio’s operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily and long-term operational health of the studio.
• Implement systems and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead resource planning and capacity forecasting.
• Build and optimize delivery pipelines from briefing to completion.

PROJECT & ACCOUNT OVERSIGHT

• Monitor project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as escalation point and problem-solver.
• Collaborate with clients and creative leads to deliver high-quality work.

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Lead delivery for key clients.
• Support proposals, scope writing, and operational planning.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clients.
• Align client expectations with creative and team capacity.
• Onboard new clients.

TEAM & CULTURE

• Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.
• Help attract and retain top talent.

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC INPUT

• Monitor studio performance and profitability.
• Contribute to business planning and growth strategies.
• Support client pitches with operational insights.

HOW TO APPLY

Send us a brief about why you’re interested, what you bring to the role, along with your CV and work samples to the provided contact.