Creative Operations Manager

Who we are Clemenger Group are a creative collective committed to curiosity, excellence and breaking down the offensive barriers of "normal". An award winning group of specialist agencies who offer best in class advertising, marketing communications and creative collaboration, we curate an integrated offering for our clients. Our purpose We continually grow and develop our people, operations and reputation through the power of creativity and original thinking. Our values While we are diverse in skills and backgrounds, there are eleven characteristics that unite us. We believe every member of our team share the following traits: - To make the work better - To be loved by clients - To think ‘we' not ‘me' - To present well - To be radiators not drainers - To do the right thing - To be hand raisers, not finger pointers - To seek out different - To be able to bounce back - To have healthy paranoia - To be closers Elevator pitch The creative process is fluid and, at times, frantic. It takes a particular person to manage it. If you're the right blend of intuitive and process-driven, human and logical, creative and practical, this might just be you About the role Myer is one of our largest client partners, and we require a Creative Operations Manager to traffic this booming business. This presents an opportunity to be surrounded by creative people and gorgeous images, incredible products and big ideas. We'd love to find someone who can wrangle, who can manage competing priorities, and who understands the creative process and the critical role you will play. Some of your responsibilities will include - Creative workflow management - assigning the best creative resources to the right briefs, using workflow software and tracking campaigns from concept through to post production - Traffic Control - understanding timeline management - Freelance recruitment - assisting in the business in finding the best talent required to support important client briefs - Creative WIP management - analysing incoming projects and collating information to ensure resources are properly assigned, and client teams are up to date with the state of play - Time management - Understanding the time each step of the creative process may take, and managing up accordingly - Financial and budget management including checking quotes, planning, forecasting and commercial viability - Interacting cross-functionally with account service and creative teams and suppliers regularly Who you are - You are solutions focused - You are a calm problem solver - You are aware of the time-critical nature of the work - You are an effective communicator - You are a collaborator - You are proactive and self-reliant - You are curious Experience & Qualifications - 3 + years experience in a similar role - Proven ability to communicate often and well - Creative agency experience would be preferential What we can offer - We support flexible working arrangements Let's work out what that means to you and make it happen. - Dedicated learning and development programs such as Clemenger University - Breakfast provided to all staff - every day - A supportive team and easy-to-access leadership structure Clemenger Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. At Clemenger Group we employ flexible work practices where appropriate, support charities including Peter MacCallum, and undertake a range of environmental initiatives across our business To find out what it is like to work at Clemenger BBDO click on people story: