Global Design Ops Lead — Remote Studio

Coinbase, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 206,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase Creative Studio is seeking a Design Operations Manager to own and evolve the operating model for design and motion. You will sit at the center of the creative ecosystem, manage resource planning for full-time and contract talent, and scale the studio through a global network of partners and agencies.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, maintain quality and timeliness, and influence senior stakeholders across cross-functional teams to translate business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, business, communications, or a related field.
• Significant experience leading design operations, creative operations, or production management in a high-performing studio.
• Proven track record delivering creative work for world-class brands across multiple media and channels.
• Experience developing resource strategy and managing global networks of contract design and motion talent.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the design and motion operating model for Creative Studio, including planning, resourcing, prioritization, review, delivery, and reporting.
• Set resource and capacity strategy across a broad portfolio of creative work.
• Build and scale a global ecosystem of contract talent, agencies, and production partners.
• Establish operating rhythms, planning systems, and reporting for visibility into capacity and risks.
• Lead high-impact design and motion initiatives across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Resource planning

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, business, communications, or related field

Job description

Coinbase Creative Studio is seeking a Design Operations Manager to own and evolve the operating model for design and motion. You will sit at the center of the creative ecosystem, manage resource planning for full-time and contract talent, and scale the studio through a global network of partners and agencies.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, maintain quality and timeliness, and influence senior stakeholders across cross-functional teams to translate business