Director, Creative Production

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Lead the end-to-end workflow and execution of creative projects across Burlington’s internal creative team, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing creative project workflows, including scheduling, stakeholder approvals, and production execution. Proficient in vendor management, budget oversight, and team leadership within a retail marketing context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Project ManagementSignage ProductionVendor ManagementTeam LeadershipWorkZone Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Creative OperationsProject ManagementPrint ProductionFile PreparationProofingColor ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingStakeholder ApprovalsProduction Specifications

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing SkillsClear CommunicationJudgment in Risk ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

WorkZoneMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative Cloud

Industry Keywords

Retail MarketingAdvertising ProductionCreative DevelopmentAgency CollaborationIn-Store Marketing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end workflow and execution of creative projects across Burlington’s internal creative team, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Manage project intake, timelines, reviews, approvals, handoffs, prioritization, and delivery
Build and maintain schedules accounting for creative development, stakeholder feedback, legal review, revisions, and production deadlines
Traffic projects between Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, Stores, agencies, and other functions
Consolidate feedback, document decisions, and provide clear direction for subsequent work
Track project status in WorkZone or an equivalent system and report milestones, risks, and dependencies
Flag capacity constraints and competing priorities and recommend adjustments
Own production and execution of seasonal sign kits, promotional signage, front-of-store graphics, and other in-store marketing materials
Partner with Creative, Merchandising, Visual Planning, and Store Operations on signage implementation
Manage production specifications, materials, proofs, quantities, print schedules, distribution, and installation requirements
Oversee signage budgets, vendor estimates, purchase orders, and invoices
Evaluate materials and production methods to improve quality, simplify store execution, and manage costs
Establish approval paths and coordinate final accuracy, brand, legal, and production checks
Ensure approved assets are versioned, organized, and delivered to teams, vendors, agencies, and stores
Maintain records of approvals, final files, and production
Lead and develop the production and traffic team
Manage print and signage production vendors for quality, timing, and cost
Build relationships with agency project management and production teams
Improve workflows as creative project volume and complexity evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts or Graphic Design
8+ years of experience in creative operations, advertising production, project management, or retail marketing
Experience with large-scale signage production, agency collaboration, vendor management, budgets, and team leadership
Strong command of creative project workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder approvals
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines and levels of complexity
Working knowledge of print production, file preparation, proofing, materials, and color management
Strong judgment in identifying production risks, resolving issues, and escalating decisions
Clear communication and ability to coordinate teams with different priorities
Proficiency with WorkZone or an equivalent project management system, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities