Creative Operations Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Creative Operations Manager (AI): Managing internal and external creative projects and vendor relationships for a modular AI infrastructure provider with an accent on production logistics, budget management, and brand quality. Focus on end-to-end shoot production, sourcing creative talent, and scaling creative operations in a fast-paced startup environment.

Location: Remote (US), with a strong preference for candidates based in Los Angeles, CA for on-the-ground production support

Salary: $121,120 – $151,400

Company

hirify.global is a hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure globally to bridge the digital divide for organizations in energy, defense, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Own project management for all internal and external creative projects, including setting timelines, tracking status, and mitigating risks.
• Source, vet, and manage creative contractors and vendors, such as photographers, editors, motion designers, and illustrators.
• Produce shoots end-to-end, covering pre-production planning, budgeting, gear rentals, and on-set logistics.
• Manage the company merch program, including vendor relationships, design approvals, and inventory fulfillment.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support shoots, events, and field productions.
• Research and scope new creative endeavors to take ideas from concept to execution.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in production, creative operations, or a hybrid producer/project manager role.
• Proven ability to run multiple complex projects simultaneously and build efficient organizational systems.
• Experience sourcing, hiring, and managing high-quality creative contractors and vendors.
• Competence in building, managing, and tracking budgets.
• Hands-on AV knowledge, including the ability to spec camera packages and understand audio chains.
• Open to travel on short notice, including international and remote locations.

Nice to have

• Based in Los Angeles, CA, to assist with gear and on-the-ground production.
• Experience at a technology company or startup in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 to fulfillment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity options.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 14 paid company holidays per year.
• High-ownership culture focusing on autonomy and delivering transformative impact.