Creative Operations Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Crayon

Crayon

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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How you'll role

What you'll do

Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes to streamline creative operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and software, to maximise productivity and meet project objectives
Work closely with client leads and creative teams to plan and prioritise projects, establish timelines, and track progress throughout the project lifecycle
Foster collaboration and communication between departments to facilitate smooth handoffs and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
Establish and enforce quality standards for creative output, conducting regular reviews and providing feedback to ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines and client expectations.
Monitor project budgets and expenditures, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies while ensuring the highest level of quality
Anticipate and mitigate potential risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines or deliverables, proactively identifying solutions to keep projects on track
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating, and implementing tools and systems to enhance creative processes and productivity
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of creative operations professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth

What you'll need

56 years of experience in a similar role
Ability to function within ambiguity
Experience in developing and implementing efficient workflows and processes to streamline creative operations
Ability to allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and software
Experience in collaborating closely with client leads and creative teams to plan and prioritise projects
Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Ability to establish timelines and track progress throughout project lifecycle
Experience in fostering collaboration and communication between departments
Experience in establishing and enforcing quality standards for creative output
Ability to conduct regular reviews and provide feedback to maintain quality
Experience in monitoring project budgets and expenditures
Ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
Experience in anticipating and mitigating potential risks and obstacles
Ability to proactively identify solutions to keep projects on track
Experience in staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Exceptional organisational skills
Strategic thinking abilities
Passion for driving results