Creative Operations Director

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence créative en pleine croissance recherche un Directeur des Opérations Créatives pour structurer et gérer les processus internes tout en maintenant la qualité et les délais des projets. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion d'opérations dans le secteur créatif, avec des responsabilités incluant la gestion de budgets, la planification des ressources et la communication avec les parties prenantes. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité d'influencer le développement stratégique de l'agence.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion d'opérations dans un environnement créatif.
• Capacité à gérer efficacement les budgets et les ressources.
• Compétences en communication avec les clients et les parties prenantes.

Responsibilities

• Gérer quotidiennement les opérations de studio et développer des systèmes pour améliorer l'efficacité.
• Surveiller la portée du projet, les délais et les budgets tout en collaborant avec les clients.
• Foster ownership et accountability au sein de l'équipe.

Skills

Gestion de budget

Gestion d'équipe

Planification de ressources

Optimisation de flux de travail

Job description

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Creative Operations Director, Milton Keynes

Client: Other Things

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

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 stuck in.

WHO ARE OTHER THINGS?

We’re a creative agency focused 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?

Seeking someone to bring shape to chaos and clarity to creative processes. A seasoned Creative Operations Director familiar with studio workflows, ready to roll up sleeves and get involved.

This is a senior role in our growing agency. You’ll ensure projects run smoothly, on time, on budget, and without issues.

You’ll manage operations: resource allocation, system and workflow creation, budget management, and team coordination. Work closely with leadership, set expectations, and unblock obstacles.

You’ll also be hands-on, managing daily standups, updating timelines, and coordinating freelancers. Client-facing duties include managing timelines, scopes, and approvals. Experience with a network of reliable freelancers is a plus.

This role offers a chance to significantly influence our workflow and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily and strategic studio operations.
• Develop systems, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead resource planning and capacity forecasting.
• Build and optimize delivery pipelines from briefing to wrap-up.

PROJECT & ACCOUNT OVERSIGHT

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

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Lead delivery for key clients.
• Support pitches with operational insights and cost estimates.
• Maintain transparent communication about delivery and resourcing.
• Align client expectations with creative capacity.
• Onboard new clients.

TEAM & CULTURE

• Foster ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
• Identify and attract top talent.

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC INPUT

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

HOW TO APPLY?

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