Remote Creative Operations Manager

Summary

The job is for a Manager of Creative Operations at Pepper, a fast-growing DTC bra brand. The role involves managing creative and content production projects and teams, with a focus on visual content strategy, collaboration, problem solving, quality control, budget management, vendor and talent management, trend analysis, and innovation.

Requirements

• Lives in NYC area and able to be on set 2-4x/month for photoshoots
• 5+ years experience in creative production or operations (agency and in house preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, photography, design, or related field
• Proven experience successfully managing, tracking and meeting yearly budgets
• Expert knowledge of process improvement, project management, and content production
• Highly collaborative across different cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with a digital-focused lifestyle and/or fashion brand is required
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities (ie. Brands campaigns, operations, cross functional teams)
• Self-motivated, results and solution oriented, strategic thinker
• Highly detailed oriented with excellent time management skills
• Inquisitive and enthusiastic about content and marketing
• Passionate about Pepper’s mission to positively change body standards

Responsibilities

• Content Strategy and Planning: Help the Creative and Brand team develop and execute a creative content strategy that aligns with the brand's objectives and marketing goals. Oversee the production of all visual content, including product photography, model shoots, video content, influencer content, social content, etc
• Contractor Collaboration: Collaborate with and inspire our team of freelance photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals to deliver within quality, budget and timeline standards. Work with the Creative Director to provide guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality output and continuous improvement
• Collaboration with Marketers and Creatives: Partner with marketing and creative teams to understand goals and deliver visual content that enhances marketing initiatives. Support influencer marketing, social media, and paid advertising in producing quality, on brand assets
• Problem Solving and Direction: Act as a key problem-solver when visual content is not achieving the desired impact. Clarify the 'why' and provide clear direction to the team, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and strategic goals
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of quality for all visual content. Assist the Creative Director in reviewing and auditing assets, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and creative expectations
• Sample Management: Be the point of contact between the product team, operations team, and creative team on organizing timelines around sample orders, tracking samples, and making sure inventory arrives to set on time
• Budget Management: Own and judiciously track the yearly creative production budget while constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and spend. Actualize all final contracts from talent, crew, and art for each photoshoot
• Vendor and Talent Management: Manage relationships with models, hair stylists, and other talent to ensure successful shoots. Manage casting calls, fittings, and help Pepper stay on top of diversity and inclusion in our casting portfolio
• Trend Analysis and Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in photography and videography. Implement innovative techniques and tools to enhance the quality and impact of visual content

Benefits

• Company matched 401K plan up to 3%
• 100% company covered healthcare option for medical, vision, dental insurance premiums
• Flexible remote work location
• Flexible and generous vacation policy
• Paid parental leave for qualifying employees
• Health & wellness monthly stipend
• Generous employee discount for Pepper product
• Have a huge role in the growth of a company with a meaningful mission