Associate Manager, Creative Operations

## Associate Manager, Creative Operations Apply:
USA - WI - Racine:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply):
34052SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!, Raid, Glade, Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles, Ziploc, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, method, Autan, Baygon, Mr Muscle, Duck, Lysoform and more.
The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.
** ABOUT

THE ROLE
** Bring your passion for design, storytelling, and seamless execution to a role where your impact is visible on every shelf. As the
** Associate Manager, Creative Operations**, you will own the end-to-end creative workflow for packaging and brand graphics across a dynamic consumer products portfolio. You’ll be the connector who keeps everything moving—partnering with design, marketing, legal, and production to turn bold ideas into beautifully executed realities. In this role, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll shape how creativity happens. You’ll streamline processes, champion design systems, and build scalable workflows that empower teams to do their best work.

Your ability to balance creative excellence with speed, accuracy, and efficiency will ensure every project lands on time, on budget, and at the highest standard—driving both brand impact and business results.  
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**·       
** Creative Workflow Management:
** Lead planning and execution of creative workflows from concept through production for packaging and brand design projects. Create design timelines, track milestones, and ensure seamless handoffs between creative and production teams·       
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* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

** Serve as a strategic partner and liaison between Design, Graphics (GRSS), Marketing, Legal, R&D, and external vendors. Facilitate clear communication, manage feedback loops, and ensure creative objectives are aligned with business goals·       
** Production & Executional Support:
** Collaborate closely with Pre-Media, Artwork, and Design Teams to translate creative intent into production-ready assets, ensuring high fidelity to brand standards and feasibility across substrates and formats·       
** Process Optimization:
** Build, refine, and document best practices, SOPs, and toolkits to increase efficiency and scalability. Establish KPIs and lead post-mortem reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement·       
** Vendor & Resource Coordination:
** Manage external agency and vendor relationships, including briefing, deliverables, timing, and budget oversight. Monitor resource allocation and escalate capacity needs·       
** Quality Assurance:
** Conduct technical quality reviews of design files to validate accuracy in dieline layouts, brand color application, typography, legal, and print specs. Flag and resolve potential issues early in the workflow·       
** Digital Asset Management:
** Ensure design files are consistently organized, version-controlled, archived, and compliant with internal DAM protocols and brand governance  
** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING*
* · Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, design management, marketing, or related field
· 5+ years of experience in creative operations, production design, or project/studio management within consumer products or similar industry
· Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship  
** PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS*
* · Strong knowledge of packaging design, pre-press, artwork development, and print production…