Studio Data Ops Architect: Workflow Design & Automation

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

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