VP, Creative Operations

BYOMA; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BYOMA is looking for a VP of Creative Operations based in Glasgow, Scotland. This role focuses on managing the operational infrastructure for the creative and content departments. Responsibilities include overseeing creative workflows, managing budgets, ensuring timely execution of projects, and leading cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have 8-15+ years of experience in creative direction and project management within beauty or fashion sectors. The position offers a dynamic environment aimed at executing brand strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years experience in creative direction, art direction, and design leadership.
• Experience in beauty, fashion, and creative agencies.
• Proven record in leading creative operations in fast-paced brands.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient creative workflows.
• Oversee intake and prioritization of creative requests.
• Manage creative team capacity and workload planning.
• Lead project management frameworks for new product launches.
• Define and track creative operations KPIs.

Skills

Creative direction

Art direction

Design leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Job description

Job overview

The VP of Creative Operations is responsible for designing and managing the operational infrastructure that enables BYOMA’s creative & content departments to deliver high-quality work efficiently and consistently. This role sits at the intersection of creative, marketing, graphic design and visual merchandising teams, ensuring that creative output aligns with brand strategy, launches on time, and is executed within budget.

BYOMA’s VP of Creative Operations will ensure the seamless execution of campaigns, product launches, retail activations, digital content, and brand assets across all global touchpoints.

Location

Glasgow, Scotland (in office 4 days per week)

Creative Workflow & Process Management

• Design and implement efficient creative workflows from briefing through final delivery.
• Establish clear project management systems, timelines, and approval processes.
• Oversee the intake and prioritisation of creative requests from marketing, retail, e-commerce, and sales teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on brand, and on budget.

Creative Resource Management

• Manage creative team capacity and workload planning across designers, copywriters, content team, and external partners.
• Allocate resources across key initiatives including campaigns, launches, retail activations, and social content.
• Help recruit and manage external resource including freelancers, agencies, and production partners.

Production & Asset Delivery

• Oversee the production of creative assets including:
• Campaign imagery and video
• E-commerce assets (PDPs, web banners and retail ads)
• Retail and visual merchandising materials
• Ensure consistent asset delivery across global markets and channels.

Creative Project Management

• Lead project management frameworks for major initiatives including:
• New product launches
• Global brand campaigns
• Seasonal marketing activations
• Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage the creative production budget including shoots, content production, agencies, and freelancers.
• Negotiate and manage external partners such as photographers, production companies, designers, and studios.
• Ensure cost efficiency without compromising creative quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the operational bridge between:
• Creative
• Graphic Design
• Brand marketing
• E-commerce

Performance & Operational Efficiency

• Define and track creative operations KPIs, such as:
• Project delivery timelines
• Continuously improve processes to increase speed, scalability, and output quality.

Requirements

• 8–15+ years experience in: Creative direction, Art direction, Design leadership
• Experience working in: Beauty, Fashion, Creative agencies
• Extensive experience leading creative operations or project management within a fast-paced brand, ideally across marketing, content, and design teams
• Strong expertise in building and optimizing workflows, project management systems, and cross-functional processes
• Proven ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee external vendors (agencies, freelancers, production partners)
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with experience working across creative, marketing, e-commerce, and sales functions
• Highly organized and data-driven, with the ability to track KPIs, improve efficiency, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on brand, and within budget