Planet is hiring: Creative Operations Manager in San Francisco

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Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset via a cloud-based platform to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company. Our customers use Planet's data to drive research, power technology, and solve global challenges. We maintain a people-centric culture focused on growth and collaboration. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely and offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Creative Operations Manager to join the Brand team. This individual will manage and optimize creative workflows across digital design, copywriting, and multimedia deliverables. The role balances strategic oversight with day-to-day execution, focusing on operational efficiency and high-quality, high-volume creative output. The Creative Operations Manager will streamline intake, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, high-quality creative output aligned with business goals, leveraging data and emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance throughput. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own

• Project & Workflow Management
  Own end-to-end project lifecycle for all creative assets (digital, social, web, video, and special projects). Lead scoping, timelines, and milestone tracking for high-volume work. Build and optimize intake systems and workflows, identify bottlenecks, and translate ambiguous requests into clear plans.
• Resource & Capacity Planning
  Collaborate with creative leads to allocate resources, monitor workloads, and adjust in real time to meet deadlines. Ensure teams have tools and support, and identify opportunities for process improvements and technology adoption.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management
  Act as the central point of contact for Marketing, Product, Leadership, and external partners. Lead meetings and translate feedback into actionable steps for creatives, balancing stakeholder expectations with the creative team's needs.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
  Continuously analyze and improve production processes, document workflows and best practices, and partner with Brand Ops leadership on the strategic evolution of the creative team.
• Measurement & Reporting
  Track project performance and output, surface insights for planning, and use data to drive decisions. Support budget planning with contractors and agencies.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in creative project management or operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Experience managing global/distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration with design, copy, product marketing, and vendors
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, JIRA) and resource planning platforms; ability to evaluate and implement new technologies
• Strong understanding of creative development best practices, file types, media specs, and production requirements

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven success managing digital campaigns across web, mobile, social, and video
• Agency or in-house brand experience; experience with Earth Observation/space companies
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills; able to learn new platforms quickly; familiarity with AI tools a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to translate complex processes into clear terms
• Experience developing briefs, production timelines, and campaign roadmaps
• Comfort with ambiguity, multi-tasking, and meeting tight deadlines
• Metrics-driven with experience using data to optimize throughput and impact

Application Deadline

October 20, 2025 by 11:59 PDT

Benefits While Working At Planet

These offerings are dependent on employment type and location. Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone & Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time role at start is listed below. Final salary is determined by experience, skills and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary incentives. San Francisco Salary Range: $90,200—$112,700 USD.

EEO Statement

Planet is committed to building a diverse, inclusive community and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations

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