Creative Operations Manager, Maternity Cover

📋 Description

• Oversee end-to-end project workflow across multiple touchpoints, including business development, brand initiatives, exhibitions, and marketing campaigns.
• Lead resource allocation and team assignments, balancing workload with sales calendars and project priorities.
• Maintain and evolve trafficking processes to ensure efficient studio workflow and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Global Head of Creative Operations on project allocation and rollout of new processes and tools.
• Monitor project health and flag risks or resourcing gaps proactively.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the New York Creative Studio, supporting team performance and delivery.

🎯 Requirements

• Significant experience in creative operations or studio management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure and tight timelines.
• Experience with creative, marketing, and production teams in luxury/cultural/agency settings.
• In-depth knowledge of print and digital production workflows.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and project management tools (Workfront preferred).
• Experience managing freelance resources and external vendors.

🎁 Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in Sotheby’s luxury art and culture environment.
• Global, collaborative creative team.