WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

In this newly created role, The Trade Desk is looking for a Creative Operations Manager to oversee projects for the creative global marketing team. The ideal candidate will be resourceful and well-organized, able to work on multiple projects concurrently and have a strong attention to detail. The candidate should have experience working with an in-house creative team in addition, we are looking for someone with a deep a passion for creating work with impact and collaborating with a broader global marketing team.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Responsible for management and coordination of creative and production activities including, but not limited to, marketing campaigns, brand development, events, photoshoots and other special projects
• Collaborate with team leads, stakeholders, marketers and designers to brief projects, define milestones, assign resources and assist in meeting project goals, budgets and deadlines
• Help define and manage the creative approval process through all phases: creative brief, concept, copy creation, legal review, asset creation, proofing, production and final review
• Create and orchestrate legal agreements for freelance and consultants
• Manage production companies and vendors (such as animators, photographers, developers, etc.), coordinate timelines, team feedback and execution
• Manage the creative production calendar and track deliverables to maintain project deadlines and provide transparency across cross-functional team leads
• Lead communication with internal and external partners to ensure that project deliverables and timelines are fully met
• Lead weekly creative review to maintain active communication on project status, blockers and deliverables and ensure proper approvals from project leads

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 8-10 years of creative/in-house agency project management experience (in-house is preferred)
• Media/B-to-B background preferred
• Global experience
• BFA, Fine arts (or similar)
• Team player who can work in a group and independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work flow, and meet deadlines
• Must have strong people management skills
• Possess strong attention to detail
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience in PowerPoint and/or Keynote
• Hunger for keeping up-to-date on current technology, trends and web design principals

Nice To Have’s:

• Creative background preferred
• Experience in the advertising technology space
• Experience using project management tools like Jira and Asana

Must be located in New York

As a Member Of The Trade Desk Team You'll Enjoy

• Generous Health + Dental Care Plan
• 401k matching
• Casual/fun work environment

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without a contract in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.