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Manager, Creative Operations and Design
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What You’ll Be Serving Up
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Manager, Creative Operations & Design to join our team. This is a hybrid role responsible for strategic planning, workflow prioritization and creative direction. This person will be responsible for setting the creative direction for all projects, organizing incoming projects, effectively communicating with designers and stakeholders, and driving projects to successful completion on schedule and on budget. The ideal candidate will have experience as a senior designer or art director with strong organizational and people leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Provide design direction and creative quality assurance across projects
Collaborate with C‑suite and functional leaders to understand creative needs for key projects
Manage two graphic designers and coordinate with freelancers/agencies as needed
Oversee creative project intake, prioritization and resourcing from initiation through delivery
Partner with stakeholders to scope creative needs and develop project timelines
Maintain creative brand standards for internal communications
Utilize project management tool to assign tasks and track project progress
Lead budget tracking for creative projects and resources
Work with cross‑functional teams in the global office and system‑wide to gather information and assets
Schedule and coordinate video shoots with production teams across markets
What You Bring To The Table
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as graphic design, visual communications, project management or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in creative operations, art direction or a similar role
Strong background in managing creative pipelines and workflows, including graphic design, content creation, presentations design and/or multimedia production
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in industry‑standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking abilities
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Bonus Points
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar certification
Experience working in an agency or in‑house creative team setting
Familiarity with agile methodologies or other project management frameworks
Basic understanding of web development processes and digital marketing concepts
What’s In It For You
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to innovate within a global brand and make a significant impact.
Collaborative, fast‑paced work environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
Salary Range: $125,000 – 140,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Restaurants
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Manager, Creative Operations and Design
role at
Yum! Brands
What You’ll Be Serving Up
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Manager, Creative Operations & Design to join our team. This is a hybrid role responsible for strategic planning, workflow prioritization and creative direction. This person will be responsible for setting the creative direction for all projects, organizing incoming projects, effectively communicating with designers and stakeholders, and driving projects to successful completion on schedule and on budget. The ideal candidate will have experience as a senior designer or art director with strong organizational and people leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Provide design direction and creative quality assurance across projects
Collaborate with C‑suite and functional leaders to understand creative needs for key projects
Manage two graphic designers and coordinate with freelancers/agencies as needed
Oversee creative project intake, prioritization and resourcing from initiation through delivery
Partner with stakeholders to scope creative needs and develop project timelines
Maintain creative brand standards for internal communications
Utilize project management tool to assign tasks and track project progress
Lead budget tracking for creative projects and resources
Work with cross‑functional teams in the global office and system‑wide to gather information and assets
Schedule and coordinate video shoots with production teams across markets
What You Bring To The Table
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as graphic design, visual communications, project management or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in creative operations, art direction or a similar role
Strong background in managing creative pipelines and workflows, including graphic design, content creation, presentations design and/or multimedia production
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in industry‑standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking abilities
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Bonus Points
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar certification
Experience working in an agency or in‑house creative team setting
Familiarity with agile methodologies or other project management frameworks
Basic understanding of web development processes and digital marketing concepts
What’s In It For You
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to innovate within a global brand and make a significant impact.
Collaborative, fast‑paced work environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
Salary Range: $125,000 – 140,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Restaurants
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yum! Brands by 2x.
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