Armada - Creative Operations Manager (Temp-to-Hire)
Requirements
• 4-7 years of experience in production, creative operations, or a hybrid producer/project manager role • Proven ability to run multiple complex projects at once. You hold every commitment, deadline, and detail in your head, and you build systems so you don't have to • Experience sourcing, hiring, and managing creative contractors and vendors, with a sharp eye for recognizing creative talent • Comfort building and managing budgets and tracking spend against them • Hands-on AV knowledge. You can spec a camera package, walk through an audio chain, and understand the gear that goes into a single or multi-camera shoot • Sharp soft skills. You can manage difficult vendor conversations and stay calm on set when something goes wrong • Open to travel on short notice, including international and to remote locations • Based in Los Angeles, with the ability to travel with the Creative Director on shoots and assist with gear and on-the-ground production • Experience at a technology company or startup, ideally in a fast-paced environment with limited existing infrastructure • Background in commercial, brand, or editorial production • Comfort working directly with C-level or founder-level creative leadership • Knowledge of the merch and apparel space, from design approval through fulfillment
Responsibilities
• Own project management for all internal and external creative projects: set timelines, track status, flag risks, and keep every workstream moving • Source, vet, and manage creative contractors and vendors: photographers, editors, motion designers, illustrators, print production houses, and equipment suppliers • Produce shoots end-to-end: pre-production planning, budgeting, gear rentals, travel and lodging, on-set logistics, and post-production coordination • Travel domestically and internationally to support shoots, events, and field productions • Manage Armada’s merch program: vendor relationships, design approvals, quality control, order fulfillment, and ongoing inventory • Help scope new creative endeavors: research vendors, methods, and costs to take ideas from zero to one
Benefits
• For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. • We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets. This role is a contract to hire opportunity with the intent to convert to full-time employment after 3 months contingent upon strong performance. The range listed represents the estimated total over a full year. • Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $139,288 - $174,110 • Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): • Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $121,120 - $151,400 • Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): • Tier 3 (other cities): $115,064 - $143,830 • Tier 3 (other cities): • Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range. • $121,120—$151,400 USD • You're a Great Fit if You're • A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge • A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude • Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company • A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda • Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you • Equal Opportunity Statement
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