Associate Manager, Creative Workflow & Production Planning

Michael Kors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Internal Mobility Across Brands

Cross-brand Discount

Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (

Job summary

Michael Kors is seeking an Associate Manager, Creative Workflow and Production to lead day-to-day execution of creative projects that support the brand and business goals. You will work closely with internal teams and creative partners, ensuring projects move from concept through completion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong production management skills, a collaborative spirit, and 3–6 years of experience in creative services/brand management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–6 years in creative services/brand/project management/production (agency, fashion ideal).
• Strong understanding of Creative Services inner workings.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake, prioritization, and execution of creative from concept to final delivery.
• Bridge the gap between art, fashion, editorial, events/PR, post, ecomm to ensure on-time, on-brief, within budget content.
• Develop and maintain photoshoot production timelines, workflows, and resource plans to meet business priorities.

Skills

Project management

Creative mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wrike

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! —

Associate Manager, Creative Workflow and Production

Who You Are:

The Associate Manager, Creative Workflow and Production helps lead the day-to-day execution of creative projects that support the brand and business goals. Working closely with internal teams and creative partners, this role keeps projects moving and helps from concept through completion. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner with strong production management skills, a creative mindset, and experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the intake, prioritization, and execution of creative from concept through final delivery.
• Bridge the gap between the creative departments (art, fashion, editorial, events/pr, post, ecomm) to ensure content are delivered on time, on brief, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain photoshoot production project timelines, workflows, and resource plans to meet business priorities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Track project metrics, production calendars, and team capacity to optimize workflows and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with post-production teams to ensure timely editing, retouching, approvals, and final asset delivery.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks or bottlenecks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Put together timelines for projects from start to finish to properly be able to delegate work.
• Track project metrics, workload, and team capacity to optimize efficiency and resource allocation.
• Stay informed on creative trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to bring innovative ideas to the team.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have 3-6 years of experience in creative services/brand/project management/production (agency, fashion experience ideal/preferred)
• Strong understanding of inner workings of Creative Services
• Detail orientation
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with good follow-up

We’d Love to See:

• Experience managing production schedules, budgets, vendors, freelancers, and external production partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• The ability to think strategically, drive results and build a high-performance organization
• Proven ability to be strategic and tactical
• Entrepreneurial, out of the box thinker
• Previous experience managing creative teams or mentoring team members
• Knowledge of digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; proficiency in Wrike is preferred
• MK Perks:

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 80,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.