Studio Data Operations Administrator

SanMar- External; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,170 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

SanMar is seeking a Studio Data Operations Administrator to own the design, governance, and evolution of the digital production ecosystem powering Studio Operations. You will configure Creative Force, define workflows, and drive scalable production outcomes in Seattle.

Working at the intersection of data, systems, and operations, you will set governance standards, manage intake, routing, and capacity, and collaborate across Creative, Merch Coordination, Imaging, and Project Management teams to

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience designing or managing workflow systems, production systems, or operational platforms, or equivalent education.
• Demonstrated ability to define processes, not just execute them
• Experience working in or configuring tools such as Creative Force (or similar workflow/DAM systems)
• Strong systems thinking and ability to connect decisions to downstream operational impact
• Proven ability to operate with independence and decision-making authority
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain issues and provide context
• Experience building or governing data schemas, metadata frameworks, or workflow architecture
• Background in studio production, digital asset management, or content production ecosystems
• Experience driving cross-functional process alignment and operational change

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end production workflows with Creative Force, including sequencing and routing.
• Establish intake strategy and system rules for studio workflow.
• Define, own, and enforce data governance standards.
• Make decisions on workflow configuration and capacity implications.
• Evaluate workflow performance and implement improvements.
• Configure and maintain Creative Force workflows and assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors on workflows.
• Partner with teams to ensure data confidence driving studio work.
• Identify automation and AI opportunities in tagging and scheduling.
• Translate studio operations into reporting dashboards and insights.
• Lead continuous improvement of systems and data models.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Workflow design

Data governance

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Data modeling

Tools

Creative Force

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Studio Data Operations Administrator is responsible for the design, governance, and continuous evolution of the digital production ecosystem that powers Studio Operations. This role owns the configuration, logic, and performance of Creative Force and supporting systems, ensuring workflows are designed to drive predictable, scalable production outcomes.

Operating at the intersection of data, systems, and operations strategy, this role defines how work flows through the studio and establishes governance standards that shape routing, prioritization, capacity, and delivery timelines. This role influences cross functional processes and enables scalable production at volume.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Design and refine end to end production workflows with Creative Force, including task sequencing, routing rules, ownership models, and dependencies.
• Establish intake strategy and system rules that determine how work enters and flows through the studio.
• Define, own, and enforce data governance standards, including required fields, dependencies, naming conventions, and schema design.
• Make decisions on workflow configuration, prioritization logic, routing structures, and capacity implications.
• Evaluate workflow performance and implement changes to improve efficiency, throughput, and scalability.
• Configure and maintain Creative Force, including workflow builds, attribute configuration, and system optimization.
• Partner with cross functional teams and vendors to align on workflow expectations, intake rules, and operational guardrails.
• Partner with Creative, Merch Coordination, Imaging, Production, and Project Management teams to ensure confidence in the data driving studio work.
• Identify and implement automation and AI solutions, including tagging, routing, predictive scheduling, and generative workflows.
• Translate studio operations into reporting frameworks, dashboards, and insights to support capacity planning and forecasting.
• Lead continuous improvement of systems, workflows, and data models to reduce rework and support scalable production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 4-6 years experience designing or managing workflow systems, production systems, or operational platforms, or equivalent education
• Demonstrated ability to define processes, not just execute them
• Experience working in or configuring tools such as Creative Force (or similar workflow/DAM systems)
• Strong systems thinking and ability to connect decisions to downstream operational impact
• Proven ability to operate with independence and decision-making authority
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain issues and provide context
• Experience building or governing data schemas, metadata frameworks, or workflow architecture
• Background in studio production, digital asset management, or content production ecosystems
• Experience driving cross-functional process alignment and operational change

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,170 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Seattle Studio Hybrid: SanMar's Seattle Studio is in Seattle, WA. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.

Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

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