Creative Operations Specialist

Please Contact To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address Bhupendra.Chopade@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1937.

We have Contract Role Creative Operations Specialist - Hybrid for our client at Bolingbrook, IL.Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details :

Creative Operations Specialist - Hybrid – Bolingbrook, IL

Location : Hybrid – Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Project Duration : 6 Months contract

Pay Rate : $32 to $35 an hour on W2

Job Summary

• The Creative Operations Specialist, Media Creative plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operational excellence of the Media Creative team.
• This role partners closely with the Creative Operations Manager to ensure creative projects are efficiently briefed, planned, tracked, and delivered on time across paid and retail media channels.
• This individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative—serving as a key connector between Creative, Sales, Account Management, Production, and external partners.
• The Specialist helps translate business needs into clear, actionable workflows, supports intake and briefing processes, manages timelines and tracking, and ensures consistent communication throughout the creative lifecycle.
• By maintaining strong operational rigor and proactive communication, the Creative Operations Specialist helps enable the creative team to focus on producing best-in-class, brand-forward creative that drives performance and delivers value for brand partners.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

Creative Operations & Project Execution

• Support end-to-end creative operations across Media Creative projects, including intake, briefing, timelines, resourcing support, and delivery tracking.
• Assist with the creative intake and briefing process by gathering required information, reviewing submissions for completeness, and flagging gaps or risks to the Creative Operations Manager.
• Build, maintain, and update detailed project timelines, status documents, and tracking reports to ensure milestones are clearly defined and met.
• Orchestrate day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks move efficiently through each stage of the creative workflow.

Workflow, Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate communication between internal Creative teams, cross-functional partners, and agency or freelance resources to support a smooth, frictionless process.
• Organize, schedule, and support internal status meetings, standups, and reviews; capture notes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Communicate creative best practices, requirements, and guidelines to partners as directed, helping reinforce consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Escalate potential risks, timeline challenges, or resourcing conflicts early to the Creative Operations Manager.

Tools, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project tracking within creative operations tools (e.g., Workfront, Monday.com, MS Office).
• Support the ongoing improvement of workflows, templates, and SOPs in partnership with Creative Operations leadership.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining creative documentation, process resources, and pitch or partner-facing materials.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Partner closely with Creative, Production, and Design teams to ensure projects are scoped and supported appropriately.
• Work with Strategy, Sales and Account Management teams to support brand partnerships through coordination of materials, timelines, and expectations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented team environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in creative operations, project management, trafficking, or creative services.
• Experience working with creative, design, or marketing teams; agency or retail media experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital creative development across channels such as social, video, onsite, and offsite media preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Workfront, Monday.com, Figma, MS Office, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver who remains calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for creative excellence, operational rigor, and supporting high-performing creative teams.

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address Bhupendra.Chopade@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1937.