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Overview

Join the Brand Studio team at adidas and help shape the future of creative operations. As Creative Operations Manager, you will lead the way in optimizing how we collaborate with creative agencies, implement systems, and scale production processes. This role is central to ensuring clarity, consistency, and speed across all creative touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and integration of external creative agencies, ensuring seamless collaboration and tool access
• Manage budgets and contracts for agency partnerships, supporting resource planning and vendor operations
• Roll out brand guidelines and updates across internal teams and external partners
• Host monthly creative reviews for the North America market, driving alignment and quality
• Partner across departments to streamline workflows, unify processes, and support system implementations

Key Relationships

You’ll work closely with the Director of Operations and Production, Brand Studio creatives, Brand Communications, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, and other cross-functional teams across adidas.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
• Experienced with project management tools and enterprise platforms
• Skilled in digital workflows and process optimization
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Fluent in English, written and verbal

Requisite Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Design, Advertising, or related field—or equivalent experience. Minimum 4 years in creative operations, project management, or production within a creative agency or global organization. Experience managing complex processes across multiple teams and geographies is essential.

Ready To Create What’s Next

If you're ready to help shape the creative future of a global brand and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the team that brings creativity to life at adidas.

THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing, Retail, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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