Vice President, Creative Services

Midnight Oil; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Midnight Oil is seeking a senior operations and strategy leader to direct multiple departments across production, pricing, sales, and distribution. You will guide the creative design, engineering, development and prototyping of new project work and manage the annual P&L for multiple studio locations.

The role requires coordinating with Design, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing and PMO to deliver scalable brand experiences and enterprise ERP initiatives while driving EBITDA growth.

Qualifications

• The position requires a High School Diploma or foreign equivalent.
• The candidate must have at least 5 years (60 months) of experience in a senior managerial position in a retail environment.
• (a) leadership for in-store marketing and retail merchandising; (b) cross-functional collaboration across Design, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing and PMO; (c) flawless multi-market rollout execution; (d) ERP program development; (e) operational strategies to drive EBITDA growth; (f) tooling: SAP, Salesforce, Hubspot, ERP tools, MS Project, Monday.com, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of multiple departments/locations for production, pricing, sales and distribution.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure concepts transition from ideation to production, logistics, installation and lifecycle management.
• Oversee the Innovation Studios, Strategic Sourcing group, Marketing and PMO and shape strategic direction and operational optimization.
• Develop dynamic project plans and standardize PMO best practices aligned with client deliverables.
• Lead the company’s Sales and Operations meetings to optimize resource allocation across studio locations.
• Provide SMEs to guide teams on best practices in developing, manufacturing, sourcing and sustaining new business opportunities.

Skills

Senior management

Cross-functional leadership

In-store marketing

Retail merchandising

ERP programs

EBITDA growth

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Hubspot

ERP integration tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Power BI

Job description

Position Duties:

• Direct and coordinate activities of multiple departments/locations concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and distribution of products.
• Responsible for the creative design, engineering, development, and prototyping of new project work added to Imagine’s portfolio.
• Serve as the subject matter expert, guiding teams on best practices in developing, manufacturing, sourcing, and sustaining new business opportunities.
• Oversee the Innovation Studios, Strategic Sourcing group, Marketing and PMO, and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, driving operational optimization, and ensuring the efficient execution of Imagine’s business objectives. Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
• Define and champion Imagine Group’s creative vision across retail environments, fixtures, print, digital, and experiential platforms—ensuring brand consistency, innovation, and differentiation at scale.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Design, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing and PMO to ensure concepts transition seamlessly from ideation through production, logistics, installation, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee internal and external marketing strategy, ensuring Imagine’s capabilities, case studies, and thought leadership are clearly communicated to clients, prospects, and investors.
• Develop and manage the annual P&L for all four Studio locations nationwide, as well as the Studio Agency.
• Partner with the leadership team to set and execute operational strategies that increase Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA) across each functional site.
• Build and lead a center of excellence that supports Sales and Operations through best-in-class creative, technical, and program expertise.
• Serve as the creative lead in client engagements, pitches, and POVs—translating business objectives, CapEx strategies, and brand goals into compelling, executable retail experiences.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations to maintain a rolling 12-month sales forecast, ensuring accurate visibility into business requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise in managing relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and key suppliers.
• Oversee departmental AP and AR processes to ensure accurate accounting and profitability tracking.
• Drive measurable contribution-margin improvements by establishing strategic relationships with new manufacturing partners and expanding Imagine’s capabilities.
• Integrate overseas production into project planning for programs that rely heavily on outsourced manufacturing.
• Develop dynamic project plans tailored to each site’s requirements and standardize PMO best practices aligned with client deliverables.
• Lead the company’s Sales and Operations meetings to ensure optimal allocation of resources across all studio locations in support of immediate and long-term business needs.
• Standardize communication and reporting methodologies across all functional teams to improve alignment and transparency.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness at each studio location.
• Lead the onboarding and integration of newly acquired assets and subsidiaries to ensure seamless assimilation into the organizational structure.
• Utilize the following tools and technologies: SAP, Salesforce, Hubspot, ERP integration tools, MS Project, Monday.com, and Power BI.
• Position requires domestic travel up to 30% as needed and customary for the occupation.
• Supervise 5 directors of various business functions.
• Position allows working from home within commuting distance of worksite location in Burbank, CA.

Requirements

• The position requires a High School Diploma or foreign equivalent.
• The qualified candidate must have at least 5 years (60 months) of experience in a senior managerial position, or closely related occupation in a retail environment.
• The qualified candidate must also have at least 5 years (60 months) of experience with all of the following: (a) providing management and leadership for in-store marketing, print marketing, and retail merchandizing; (b) leading cross-functional collaboration across Design, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and PMO to ensure ideas transition seamlessly from concept through production, logistics, installation, and lifecycle management; (c) ensuring flawless execution of complex, multi-market rollouts by aligning internal teams to expectations, timelines, and KPIs; (d) developing and leading Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) programs; (e) setting and executing operational strategies that drive corporate EBITDA growth, operational scalability, and long-term business goals; and (f) utilizing the following tools and technologies: SAP, Salesforce, Hubspot, ERP integration tools, MS Project, Monday.com, and Power BI.
• All experience may be gained concurrently.