Creative Production Manager

ADVOC8

. Own the end-to-end creative production lifecycle across multiple concurrent programs .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the creative production lifecycle, including print production, vendor management, and creative timelines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and experienced in coordinating freelance talent and maintaining project budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Production ManagementPrint Production KnowledgeAdobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyVendor Communication ManagementBudget Tracking and Cost Management

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Hard Skills

Creative ProductionPrint ProductionPrepress KnowledgeCreative Timeline ManagementFreelance Talent ManagementBudget TrackingApproval Workflow ManagementEvent ExperienceDielines and SpecificationsColor Proofing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClient-Facing CommunicationSystems MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AcrobatGoogle SuiteMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSlackProductive

Industry Keywords

Experiential MarketingBrand ActivationsAgency ExperienceEvent ProductionCreative Traffic Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end creative production lifecycle across multiple concurrent programs
Build and maintain Graphics Grids linked to workbacks as the source of truth for status, specs, files, proofs and approvals
Build and maintain Visual Identity Asset Libraries for each client
Organize shared drives and Released Files using established naming and storage practices
Set creative deadlines and approval rounds with the Executive Producer and Production
Maintain creative timelines in the master production schedule
Run approval rounds through written sign-off and log approvers and dates
Co-lead weekly creative reviews with the Art Director
Gather vendor templates, dielines and specifications
Prepare build kits with the Art Director and present production routes covering materials, scale, pricing and lead time
Confirm files are print-ready and internally reviewed before reaching clients or vendors
Log revision rounds against print deadlines and coordinate final release with Production leads
Manage vendor communication for print, signage, fabrication and swag from quote through delivery
Partner with the in-house gifting and merchandise team on attendee gifts, executive kits and event swag
Track creative production costs against budget and route scope changes to the Account Manager
Support onsite graphics and signage installation checks and last-minute print and swag needs
Source, vet and schedule freelance creative talent
Maintain a roster of vetted freelance partners
Define contractor scope, deliverables, hours, rates and deadlines; coordinate agreements and NDAs
Onboard contractors and track their hours and spend
Act as first-level creative escalation with client design teams
Communicate risks, dependencies and needed decisions across Creative, Production and Growth
Standardize and improve Grids, workbacks, intake and QC checklists
Stay current on print, signage, fabrication, materials and production technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-7+ years of experience in creative production, print production or creative traffic management within an agency, experiential or brand environment
Experiential or event experience strongly preferred
Deep working knowledge of print production and prepress, including CMYK, bleed, trim, dielines, outlined type, proofing and color
Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat sufficient to assess vendor readiness
Experience managing print, signage, large-format, fabrication and swag vendors from quote through delivery
Experience tracking costs against budget and managing scope changes
Experience building and managing creative timelines and written approval workflows across multiple concurrent programs
Experience sourcing, scoping and managing freelance creative talent
Highly organized with a systems mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Clear, confident, client-facing communicator
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Acrobat, Slack and Productive
Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
Willingness to travel 15% for onsite graphics and signage install checks
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
Ability to lift or move boxes and equipment up to 50 lbs. with assistance
Ability to position self under tables or stages and/or lower self to floor
Passion for experiential marketing, events and brand activations
Alignment with ADVOC8’s core values
Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, work from anywhere in the U.S.
Onsite travel for install checks and event support as needed
Collaborative creative team with direct access to leadership
Learning at the intersection of Creative and Production on experiential work
Opportunity to own creative production across ADVOC8 programs
Flexible work environment
Inclusive team environment
Equal employment opportunity