Creative Operations Director

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Sheffield is seeking a Creative Operations Director to streamline operations, manage client relationships, and enhance project delivery within the gaming and entertainment sectors. The role requires strong project management skills, a passion for gaming, and experience in studio management.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing operations within a creative agency or studio.
• Strong background in gaming and entertainment industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and strategic operational health of the studio.
• Oversee resource planning, utilization, and capacity forecasting.
• Ensure projects run on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Creative Operations Director, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Other Things

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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

We’re called Other Things.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

We need someone to bring structure and clarity to our creative processes. A seasoned Creative Operations Director familiar with studio workflows, ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved.

This senior role involves ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget, while maintaining team well-being.

You’ll manage resources, refine workflows, oversee budgets, and collaborate with leadership to steer company growth. You’ll be hands-on, managing daily operations, updating timelines, and coordinating freelancers.

You’ll also liaise with clients on timelines, scopes, and approvals, and maintain a network of reliable partners.

This is a unique chance to influence our operational practices and contribute to our growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily and strategic operational health of the studio.
• Develop and implement efficient systems, workflows, and tools.
• Oversee resource planning, utilization, and capacity forecasting.
• Build and optimize delivery pipelines from briefing to project wrap-up.

PROJECT & ACCOUNT OVERSIGHT

• Maintain an overview of all projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Act as a senior escalation point and problem solver.
• Collaborate with clients and creative leads to deliver excellent work.

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Lead delivery for key clients.
• Support proposals, including cost estimates and scope statements.
• Ensure transparent communication around delivery and resourcing.
• Align client expectations with creative capacity.
• Manage onboarding of new clients.

TEAM & CULTURE

• Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.
• Assist in attracting top talent, both freelance and full-time.

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC INPUT

• Monitor studio performance metrics.
• Work with founders on business planning and growth strategies.
• Support pitches with operational insights.

HOW TO APPLY

We seek experienced professionals who can manage day-to-day operations with minimal supervision, communicate effectively, and enjoy enabling creative work. If you have a background in creative agency or studio management, and a passion for gaming and entertainment, you might be the right fit.

Send your application explaining why you’re interested and what you bring to the role, along with your CV and work samples.