Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Highly competitive equity grants

Job summary

Anduril in Costa Mesa is seeking a Creative Operations Manager to lead the Environmental Design team. In this role, you'll act as a vital liaison between teams and stakeholders, driving the execution of projects ranging from global offices to trade shows.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in project management, a strong grasp of architectural design, and excellent communication skills. You're expected to travel 25% and work on-site at HQ, contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to elevating Anduril's brand identity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager or producer in relevant fields.
• Strong understanding of spatial design and environmental graphics.
• Must be a reliable self-starter, highly organized, and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between Environmental Design team and stakeholders.
• Manage the lifecycle of global office and trade show projects.
• Oversee budgets and resources while collaborating across teams.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Spatial design

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Airtable

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Creative Operations Manager to join our team. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Creative Operations Manager overseeing Environmental and Experiential Design you will be responsible for driving development and execution for the Environmental Design team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of architectural design and brand activations. If you are a team player who is passionate about the creative process and bringing spaces to life, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support as key liaison between Environmental Design team, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive the full lifecycle of global office, production, and trade show projects.
• Lead discovery with stakeholders, translate into project goals, and coordinate with creative leads.
• Manage the standard of our environmental guidelines to ensure a cohesive showcase of our brand identity across multiple expressions.
• Facilitate reviews and feedback loops between team, stakeholders, and design leadership.
• Oversee and report on budgets and resourcing.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally across the org including logistics, facilities, and external vendors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a project manager or producer in architectural design, events, retail design, entertainment, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of spatial design and environmental graphics standards across multiple surfaces.
• Knowledge of digital asset management, JIRA and Airtable is a plus.
• Experience supporting creative teams and clients in a studio or agency environment.
• Deep understanding of standard production processes and assets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, especially between creative and technical disciplines.
• A reliable self‑starter, highly organized, with attention to detail.
• A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to handle complex projects on a global scale.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• Must work on‑site at HQ in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

US Salary Range: $129,000—$171,000 USD.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.