Creative Operations Manager

albelli; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Storio Group in Amsterdam is seeking a Creative Operations Manager to oversee the in-house Creative Studio across brands albelli, Photobox, Hofmann, posterXXL, önskefoto and fotoknudsen. You will plan, prioritise and deliver campaigns efficiently while evolving operations toward AI-enabled, scalable workflows.

You’ll work closely with the Creative Ops Specialist, Studio Manager and leads to optimise briefing, planning, resourcing and delivery, track budgets and mentor the junior team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creative operations, production and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of creative, content and campaign workflows.
• Experience improving operational workflows, tooling and team processes.
• Interest in automation and AI-enabled workflows for scalable content operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative campaign planning and delivery across brands and markets, from brief to final assets.
• Prioritise Studio work based on campaign plans, business needs and capacity.
• Operationally lead adoption of automation, tooling and AI-enabled workflows.
• Implement AI-enabled planning tools to improve visibility of priorities and timelines.
• Collaborate with Creative, Brand, Product Marketing and channels for smooth delivery.
• Manage budgets and external partners; mentor the Creative Operations Specialist.

Skills

Creative operations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Automation interest

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

Make Your Mark as an Creative Operations Manager at Storio group

About The Role

As Creative Operations Manager, you lead the day-to-day operations of our in-house Creative Studio across all our brands: albelli, Photobox, Hofmann, posterXXL, önskefoto and fotoknudsen.

You are responsible for ensuring creative campaigns and projects are planned, prioritised and delivered efficiently, while helping evolve the Studio into a more scalable, AI-enabled and future-ready operation. A key part of the role is operationalising smarter workflows, automation and AI-enabled ways of working across briefing, planning, resource management and creative delivery.

You’ll work closely with the Creative Operations Specialist, who owns the day‑time traffic management and workflow coordination for the Studio. You will support their development and help evolve the Creative Ops function, while partnering closely with the Creative Studio Manager and Creative leads to keep the Studio focused, efficient and set up for success.

You report into the Senior Marketing Operations Manager and work closely together to improve and evolve Creative Studio operations as part of a more scalable, integrated and future‑ready content operation across Marketing.

How You Embrace Curiosity Daily

• Lead creative campaign planning and delivery across brands and markets, from brief to final assets
• Ensure Studio work is prioritised effectively based on campaign plans, business needs and team capacity
• Operationally lead the adoption and evolution of automation, tooling and AI‑enabled ways of working within the Creative Studio to improve efficiency and scalability
• Implement and use AI‑enabled planning and workflow tools to improve visibility of priorities, timelines, dependencies, resourcing and progress across the Studio
• Partner closely with Creative, Brand, Product Marketing, Channel and Commercial teams to enable effective collaboration and smooth delivery across projects and campaigns
• Partner with agencies, freelancers and production partners to align timelines, deliverables and budgets
• Drive improvements in Creative Studio operations, workflows and ways of working across the team and throughout the end‑to‑end process from briefing to delivery
• Track content production budgets and oversee operational spend, ensuring delivery stays within agreed investment levels
• Support and mentor the Creative Operations Specialist

How You Make Your Mark

• Bring clarity and structure to a fast‑moving creative environment
• Enable great creative work through strong planning, prioritisation and operations
• Help modernise Creative Studio operations through smarter processes, tooling and AI‑enabled ways of working
• Create scalable operational foundations that support growing content and campaign demands
• Improve efficiency, alignment and collaboration across teams and workflows

What You Bring To The Team

• Extensive experience in creative operations, production and/or project management, ideally within fast‑paced in‑house environments
• Strong understanding of creative, content and campaign workflows
• Experience improving operational workflows, tooling and team processes
• Interest in automation, AI‑enabled workflows or scalable content operations
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, make trade‑offs and keep teams aligned in a fast‑moving environment
• Experience managing budgets and external partners

What Sets You Apart

• You combine operational strength with creative sensitivity
• You enjoy improving systems, not just running them
• You think in scalable solutions, not temporary fixes

About Us

At Storio Group, we help people hold onto life's moments. We make personalised photo products that turn fleeting memories into things you can keep, share, and re‑live.

Every person at Storio Group helps create our products and shape our company. You will see the impact of your work daily. We invite you to make your mark on our business, products, and customers' lives.

We act with heart by putting people first and valuing diverse perspectives. We give our best and aim for high standards in all we do. We own our work, taking initiative to find solutions. We embrace curiosity, always learning and trying new things. We find the joy in our work and create a positive environment.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work

Storio Group is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during interviews please contact our HR team.

Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the position's country without requiring sponsorship.