Design Operations Coordinator

Location:

Minneapolis, MN | on-site as needed, candidates must be local

Job Type: Contract (3 months)

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour (W2)

Our staffing firm is partnering with a leading national retail organization to identify a highly organized and proactive Design Operations Coordinator. This role supports a fast-paced creative team responsible for developing consumer-focused products and experiences across a diverse retail portfolio. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative design environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and has a strong eye for detail.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining design systems, project information, sample management processes, and presentation readiness throughout the product development lifecycle.

As a Design Operations Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Design team, helping ensure projects remain organized, accurate, and on schedule. You will work closely with designers and cross-functional partners to manage project information, maintain design documentation, organize samples, and support team workflow processes.

• Provide operational support to the Design team, ensuring projects, systems, and documentation remain organized and up to date.
• Independently manage multiple assignments while prioritizing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate design and product information within PLM systems and other business applications.
• Monitor project details, imagery, supporting documentation, and product information to ensure ongoing accuracy.
• Identify missing, outdated, or incomplete information and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Utilize Miro and other collaboration tools to organize project information and support design workflows.
• Organize, track, photograph, and document physical samples throughout the design and development process.
• Upload and maintain current sample imagery and digital assets within design databases and systems.
• Support the preparation, setup, and breakdown of design reviews and presentations.
• Partner with designers to maintain organized project records as concepts and product details evolve.
• Assist with additional design operations initiatives that improve team efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture by supporting both creative and operational priorities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Design, Business, Product Development, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.
• Experience maintaining accurate data, documentation, and project information in business systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using Miro or similar collaboration and workflow platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other enterprise collaboration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to take ownership of responsibilities and consistently follow projects through completion.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, processes, and business requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment while supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with physical samples, product imagery, and digital asset management.

• Experience with SPARK, PLM systems, or comparable Product…