Vice President, Creative Services

Join the Imagine team•Burbank, CA

1d•$199,763 - $220,555•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Creative Services directs multiple departments and locations involved in product production, pricing, sales, and distribution. This executive is responsible for creative design, engineering, development, and prototyping of new projects and serves as a subject matter expert on developing, manufacturing, sourcing, and sustaining new business opportunities. The role oversees the Innovation Studios, Strategic Sourcing group, Marketing, and PMO, and contributes to company strategy, operational optimization, and execution. The position defines Imagine Group’s creative vision across retail environments, fixtures, print, digital, and experiential platforms; leads cross-functional work from concept through production and lifecycle management; and oversees internal and external marketing strategy. It also manages the annual P&L for four Studio locations nationwide and the Studio Agency, supports EBITDA growth, and builds a center of excellence for Sales and Operations. The Vice President serves as creative lead in client engagements, pitches, and POVs; maintains a rolling 12-month sales forecast with Finance, Sales, and Operations; oversees departmental AP and AR processes; and pursues contribution-margin improvements through supplier relationships and expanded manufacturing capabilities. The role integrates overseas production when applicable, develops project plans and PMO practices, leads Sales and Operations meetings, standardizes communications and reporting, monitors studio performance, and integrates newly acquired assets and subsidiaries. The position supervises five directors, requires domestic travel up to 30% as needed and customary for the occupation, and allows working from home within commuting distance of the worksite in Burbank, California. Salary: $199,763–$220,555.

Requirements

High school diploma or foreign equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a senior managerial position or closely related occupation in a retail environment.
At least 5 years of experience providing management and leadership for in-store marketing, print marketing, and retail merchandising.
At least 5 years of experience leading cross-functional collaboration across Design, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and PMO to transition ideas from concept through production, logistics, installation, and lifecycle management.
At least 5 years of experience ensuring execution of complex, multi-market rollouts by aligning internal teams to expectations, timelines, and KPIs.
At least 5 years of experience developing and leading Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) programs.
At least 5 years of experience setting and executing operational strategies that drive corporate EBITDA growth, operational scalability, and long-term business goals.
At least 5 years of experience utilizing SAP, Salesforce, Hubspot, ERP integration tools, MS Project, Monday.com, and Power BI.
All experience requirements may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities of multiple departments and locations involved in production, pricing, sales, and distribution.
Oversee creative design, engineering, development, and prototyping of new project work.
Guide teams on best practices for developing, manufacturing, sourcing, and sustaining new business opportunities.
Oversee the Innovation Studios, Strategic Sourcing group, Marketing, and PMO, and help shape company strategy and operational execution.
Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.
Define and champion Imagine Group’s creative vision across retail environments, fixtures, print, digital, and experiential platforms.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to transition concepts from ideation through production, logistics, installation, and lifecycle management.
Oversee internal and external marketing strategy and communication of Imagine’s capabilities, case studies, and thought leadership.
Develop and manage the annual P&L for four Studio locations nationwide and the Studio Agency.
Partner with leadership to set and execute operational strategies that increase EBITDA across functional sites.
Build and lead a center of excellence supporting Sales and Operations with creative, technical, and program expertise.
Lead client engagements, pitches, and POVs, translating business objectives, CapEx strategies, and brand goals into executable retail experiences.
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations to maintain a rolling 12-month sales forecast.
Manage relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and key suppliers as a subject matter expert.
Oversee departmental AP and AR processes for accurate accounting and profitability tracking.
Improve contribution margins through strategic relationships with new manufacturing partners and expanded capabilities.
Integrate overseas production into project planning for programs relying heavily on outsourced manufacturing.
Develop project plans tailored to each site and standardize PMO practices aligned with client deliverables.
Lead Sales and Operations meetings to allocate resources across studio locations for immediate and long-term business needs.
Standardize communication and reporting methodologies across functional teams.
Monitor and analyze operational performance at each studio location.
Lead onboarding and integration of newly acquired assets and subsidiaries.
Use SAP, Salesforce, Hubspot, ERP integration tools, MS Project, Monday.com, and Power BI.
Supervise five directors of various business functions.
Travel domestically up to 30% as needed and customary for the occupation.