Creative Operations Manager (Contract to Hire)

As a Creative Operations Manager at Nourish, you will be responsible for optimizing creative workflows across various marketing channels, including digital and offline assets. Key tasks will include leading project intake processes, managing creative assets via platforms like Asana, and ensuring quality control standards are met. Your focus will be on refining creative processes to improve efficiency for both marketing and creative teams.

Candidates for the Creative Operations Manager role at Nourish should ideally possess 4-5 years of experience in creative operations or marketing production. Experience working with in-house and external creative teams, especially within health and consumer-facing industries, is preferred. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana and creative platforms like Figma is essential.

Success for the Creative Operations Manager at Nourish is defined by your ability to streamline creative processes, achieve efficiency in project management, and contribute meaningfully to our health and wellness mission. Your effectiveness in improving team collaboration and alignment with marketing goals will be key indicators of success.

The work environment at Nourish for a Creative Operations Manager is fast-paced and mission-driven. You'll collaborate closely with passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in the health and wellness sector. Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration are heavily emphasized, so being a great communicator is vital.

The Creative Operations Manager position at Nourish is contract-to-hire, which means there is significant potential for career growth within the company. Based on performance, there is the opportunity for becoming a full-time team member, allowing you to further advance your career in the health and wellness industry.

In response to this question, share specific examples of your previous roles where you managed creative workflows. Highlight how you optimized processes, implemented project management tools, and maintained brand consistency in marketing campaigns.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, which may include assessing project urgency, alignment with strategic goals, and resources available. Mention tools like Asana that you’ve used to help organize and manage project timelines effectively.

Provide examples of your communication strategies that promote collaboration, such as regular check-ins, clear project briefs, or utilizing collaborative platforms. Emphasize your belief in fostering open lines of communication for project success.

Share a concrete example where you noticed inefficiencies and how you took the initiative to resolve them. Highlight the methods you implemented and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Discuss the measures you take to uphold quality in creative outputs, such as setting clear guidelines for creative assets, conducting peer reviews, and using checklists to ensure compliance with brand standards. Mention experiences where this was particularly impactful.

Mention specific tools like Asana, Figma, or others that you have found effective in your work. Explain how these tools have helped you improve workflow efficiency and team collaboration. Discuss your familiarity with them.

Share your strategies for staying current on industry trends, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending webinars, or engaging with professional networks. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and development.

Articulate your belief that empathy, organization, and communication are key qualities in this role. Provide reasons why these attributes are vital for managing creative teams and ensuring alignment with broader marketing objectives.

When answering this, be specific about your contributions to the campaign, the challenges faced, and the results achieved. This illustrates not only your experience but also your understanding of the success metrics in marketing.

Connect your background in creative operations and passion for health and wellness to Nourish's mission. Highlight any relevant experiences that showcase your commitment to improving health outcomes through creative marketing initiatives.