Creative Operations Director

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

Job summary

A creative agency in the gaming industry seeks a Creative Operations Director in Wolverhampton. The role involves managing operations, refining workflows, and overseeing project scope and budgets to ensure successful delivery. This opportunity allows you to influence creative processes and contribute to strategic growth.|

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within a creative agency.
• Strong understanding of studio workflows and resource planning.
• Proven track record in managing budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and strategic operations of the creative studio.
• Implement efficient systems and workflows for project delivery.
• Manage client communications and support proposals with operational insights.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Team management

Process improvement

Tools

Trello

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Creative Operations Director, Wolverhampton

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Other Things

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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 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, and other creative content for some of the world’s biggest gaming brands.

We’re called Other Things.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

We’re seeking someone to bring structure and clarity to our creative processes. A seasoned Creative Operations Director who understands studio workflows and is hands-on in execution.

This senior role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and smoothly. You’ll manage resources, refine workflows, oversee budgets, and support the team and leadership in strategic growth.

You’ll be involved in daily operations, client communications, and team management. Experience with tools like Trello and a proactive approach to process improvement are essential.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how we work and to contribute to our growth trajectory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily and strategic operational health of the studio.
• Implement systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Oversee resource planning, utilization, and capacity forecasting.
• Build delivery pipelines from briefing to completion.

PROJECT & ACCOUNT OVERSIGHT

• Monitor project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Resolve issues and escalate as necessary.
• Collaborate with clients and creative leads for successful delivery.

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Lead delivery for key clients.
• Support proposals and client onboarding with operational insights.
• Maintain transparent communication on delivery and resourcing.
• Align client expectations with creative capacity.

TEAM & CULTURE

• Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.
• Assist in attracting top talent.

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC INPUT

• Report on studio performance and profitability.
• Contribute to business planning and growth strategies.
• Support client pitches with operational expertise.

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 to [contact email].