Creative Operations Manager – Post Production & Motion Graphics

Aquent is proudly partnering with a premier global entertainment powerhouse, celebrated for captivating audiences worldwide with groundbreaking stories and immersive experiences. This organization stands at the forefront of creative innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and content delivery. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead talented teams, continuously improve creative workflows, and deliver world-class graphics for both initial and streaming releases that captivate millions, directly shaping how audiences worldwide engage with captivating narratives. Are you a visionary leader, adept at orchestrating creative projects from initial concept to dazzling completion? This pivotal opportunity offers you the chance to empower and guide a talented team of project managers and artists. As a leader in creative operations specializing in post-production and motion graphics, you will be instrumental in ensuring that every static and motion graphic asset for monumental entertainment campaigns—from initial releases to promotional content and post-release efforts—is delivered with unparalleled precision and creative flair. Your strategic oversight will directly shape the success of highly anticipated global releases, bringing visual magic to millions.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily production lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of visual effects and motion graphics projects, ensuring seamless execution; Strategically manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and critical production milestones to guarantee timely and efficient delivery of world-class assets; Provide invaluable mentorship and guidance to project managers, fostering their professional growth, and collaborate closely with artists to maintain an uninterrupted flow of creative work; Cultivate robust partnerships with creative teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors, aligning on a unified vision and flawless execution; Oversee the localization process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality assets that meet rigorous global standards and resonate with diverse audiences; Continuously identify and implement opportunities to enhance workflows, optimize operational processes, and champion overall operational excellence within the team; Monitor and report on crucial production metrics, meticulously managing reporting, billing, and work order processes to maintain transparency and efficiency; Proactively identify and expertly resolve complex production challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment, ensuring project continuity

Requirements

5+ years of experience in post-production, creative operations, graphics production, or digital media, showcasing deep industry knowledge; Demonstrated expertise in managing creative teams and adeptly navigating complex production workflows from inception to delivery; Comprehensive knowledge of visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, title design, and intricate post-production pipelines; Exceptional project management, communication, and organizational skills, vital for coordinating multifaceted creative endeavors; Proficiency with industry-standard operational tools such as Salesforce, Excel, and Google Sheets, enabling efficient operational management

Nice to have

Adobe Creative Cloud applications; Nuke, Cinema 4D, Maya, or DaVinci Resolve

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; paid sick leave; retirement plans with a match; free online training through Aquent Gymnasium