Creative Operations Project Manager

Summary

Join Lume Deodorant as a Senior Creative Operations Manager to lead and optimize creative workflows for Lume and Mando brands. This strategic role demands driving efficiency, ensuring flawless execution of creative projects, and supporting cross-functional teams. You will oversee go-to-market timelines, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of experience in creative operations, project management, or related fields within consumer brands. A strong problem-solving mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach are essential. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in creative operations, project management, or related roles, ideally within consumer brands
• Proven ability to lead and optimize creative operations across multiple brands and complex workstreams
• Deep expertise in project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet) and familiarity with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong strategic thinking skills—ability to align creative operations with broader company goals and drive continuous improvement
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong eye for design and quality control
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills—must be able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments—ability to adapt to change, problem-solve proactively, and drive solutions forward

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize creative workflows across Lume and Mando, ensuring scalability and efficiency across all projects (print, packaging, digital, ISM, and brand campaigns)
• Establish best-in-class project management frameworks that improve transparency, accountability, and speed-to-market
• Implement quality control processes to ensure creative excellence, adherence to brand guidelines, and production readiness
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, proactively recommending and implementing solutions
• Oversee end-to-end go-to-market timelines for new product launches, ensuring alignment across marketing, product development, and sales teams
• Partner with internal and external creative teams to ensure seamless execution of brand campaigns and product marketing materials
• Lead project intake, prioritization, and capacity planning, ensuring teams are working on the highest-impact initiatives
• Manage external vendor relationships, including creative agencies and production partners, ensuring high-quality and timely execution
• Work closely with marketing, brand, product development, and retail teams to define project objectives and drive execution
• Be the trusted operational leader, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability across teams
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Humble and collaborative – You bring expertise but leave ego at the door. You’re easy to work with, a great partner, and open to diverse perspectives
• Proactive and strategic thinker – You can see around corners, anticipate challenges, and pair every problem with actionable solutions
• Agile and adaptable – You thrive in dynamic environments and can pivot quickly without losing focus
• Quality obsessed – You have a high design IQ and hold teams accountable for producing world-class creative
• Kind and people-centric – You believe that kindness is a superpower and foster positive relationships across teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry’s
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands