Creative Operations Manager

Boot Barn • Irvine, CA

4d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas.  We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time. 

The Creative Operations Manager is direct support to the VP of Marketing and functions as the Project Manager for creative campaign productions and the department. This role will manage the Production team and work closely with Creative to ensure Marketing campaigns are successful.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a project management role.
• Knowledge of project management best practices, PMP certified preferred.
• Highly proficient computer skills, knowledge with Monday preferred.
• Must be extremely well organized, work well under pressure and be a strong problem solver.
• Self-motivator with good initiative.
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of project management best practices, PMP certified preferred.
• Highly proficient computer skills, knowledge with Monday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Creative Department and VP of Marketing to develop and maintain the integrated marketing calendar, providing visibility across pre- and post-production schedules, launch dates, and key marketing milestones.
• Manage the launch of creative campaigns, ensuring static and digital campaigns are launched on time.
• Lead the production team, managing schedules and confirming on-location production needs are met.
• Marketing representative for outsourced creative talent, including but not limited to artists, producers, photographers, videographers, and athletes.
• Approve contracts, invoices, and production expenses, ensuring projects are completed at or below budgets.
• Recommend and develop new processes to increase successful communication and operations.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Travels up to 10% of scheduled shifts.
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations.
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees