Creative Operations Consultant Jobs

Our client, a Global Beauty Company, is seeking a Creative Operations Consultant. This role is covering a maternity leave July 2023 - January 2024. This candidate could be working part time or full time based on rate requested.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the project management of specific global Creative programs in addition to supporting the production of all 360° global campaigns with a focus on photography, digital, social and video.

The individual will develop and distribute assets on a global basis and work closely with local markets to ensure that brand voice is consistent. He/she will also partner with cross-functional teams, to conceptualize, produce and execute on-brand creative content for all platforms.

In addition, this person will maintain a strong working knowledge of the brand, its heritage, customers, products and retail environments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fiscally responsible and resourceful in finding alternative ways to save money; e.g. setting up an in house studio and shooting one off requests, hiring re-touchers, video director, to save resources
• Work closing with the art director on concepts to make sure what is being produced is within budget
• Planning, executing, and attending all shoots, to ensure are on schedule and we are capturing everything that was briefed
• Plan as much in advance to be able to group shoots together
• Spearhead planning of social shoots
• Responsible for execution of design concepts for both print and digital programs
• Prepare mechanical files and package for delivery.
• Manage ecommerce digital images and traffic images, plan timelines, delegate and track retouched assets for future and current use
• Distribute all files to the right people
• Tracking all vendor estimates, obtaining estimate approval and making sure vendors are in the system and paid on time
• Apply approved concept directions to designs of all program elements.
• Update status docs to make sure that everyone is communicated to
• Collaborate with Design, Visual Merchandising and Copy teams to develop cohesive in-store collateral.
• Communicating with vendors to obtain timely and accurate files
• Check all print proofs for color and artwork.
• Coordinate with multiple producers, re-touchers, techs, photographers and art directors to keep consistency across all projects
• Track and update the asset list with any production partners and internal partners
• Make sure that all files are on the server, naming configurations are correct and in the DAM.
• Coordinate all casting briefs and casting needs
• Partnering with design director to ensure we have all comps, props, & anything needed for shoots
• Participate in final image reviews
• Manage all Pre and post Production on all video/still assets including:
• Manage copy timelines – pre and post approval.
• Manage all retouching schedules and vendors to ensure files are delivered on time
• Manage social asset production from concept ideation to final asset delivery
• Participate in weekly Creative department status meetings to ensure timely delivery of all program elements.
• Keeping all pre and post schedules up do date; Distributing schedules to creative partners to make sure everyone is on track

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of related experience with strong print and digital design background from conceptualization to production.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a range of disciplines (marketing, creative, productions, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• Expert knowledge of typography, color, usability, layout, production, and other design principles.
• Strong ability to successfully communicate design direction and strategy.
• Strong ability to organize and manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines.
• Conceptual thinking and hands-on design skills.
• Superior knowledge on skills with Adobe Suites.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.