Creative Operations Specialist

TL;DR

Creative Operations Specialist (Media Creative): Supporting end-to-end creative operations across paid and retail media channels with an accent on intake, briefing, timeline management, and delivery tracking. Focus on orchestrating workflows, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring consistent communication and project milestones.

Location: Hybrid in Bolingbrook, IL

Company

hirify.global, providing W-2 contract opportunities for creative operations roles.

What you will do

• Support end-to-end creative operations including intake, briefing, timelines, resourcing, and delivery tracking.
• Assist with creative intake and briefing by gathering information, reviewing submissions, and flagging risks.
• Build and maintain project timelines, status documents, and tracking reports.
• Orchestrate day-to-day activities and coordinate communication between creative teams, partners, and agencies.
• Organize meetings, capture action items, and communicate best practices and guidelines.
• Maintain project tracking in tools like Workfront and Monday.com, and improve workflows and SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, Project Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4+ years in creative operations, project management, trafficking, or creative services.
• Experience with creative, design, or marketing teams.
• Familiarity with digital creative development across social, video, onsite, and offsite media.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Workfront, Monday.com, Figma, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Agency or retail media experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment supporting high-performing creative teams.
• Hybrid office conditions in Bolingbrook, IL.
• Focus on operational rigor, proactive communication, and creative excellence.