Associate Manager, Creative Operations

We are seeking a Associate Manager, Creative Operations to support our growing creative and marketing team. This role is essential to ensuring seamless content production across photoshoots, campaigns, and social media. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑paced creative environments and can balance hands‑on production support with thoughtful planning and process optimization.

• Lead end‑to‑end coordination of photoshoots, including scheduling, location scouting, booking crew and talent, securing equipment, and managing logistics.
• Develop and manage production timelines, call sheets, shot lists, and creative briefs in partnership with the creative team.
• Track and manage shoot budgets, vendor contracts, and invoices.
• Provide on‑set production support to ensure shoot days run smoothly and align with creative objectives.
• Project manage the full creative production pipeline from kickoff through final asset delivery.
• Coordinate retouching, editing, and delivery timelines with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure all assets meet brand standards and are delivered in correct formats and ratios.
• Oversee digital asset organization, file naming conventions, and archival processes to maintain a well‑structured and accessible asset library.

• Manage the development and execution of social media content calendars.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and commercial teams to align content with campaigns, launches, and storytelling priorities.
• Create and edit social media content (photo, video, and captions) in partnership with the creative team, ensuring alignment with brand voice and platform best practices.
• Schedule and publish content, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Track performance metrics and assist with reporting to inform future strategy.

• Must have 2–5+ years of experience in creative operations, production coordination, or a similar role within a creative or marketing environment.
• Must have strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing photoshoots or video productions, either in‑house or at an agency or production company.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and best practices.
• Experience creating and publishing social media content with an understanding of platform‑specific formats, best practices, and brand voice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and vendor management skills.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous, and highly creative environments.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), and PTO. Additionally, employees receive a generous clothing allowance and a 50% employee discount.

SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday, blending innovative techniques with timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the brand draws inspiration from architecture and sculpture, combining progressive construction with intimate hand‑detailing. A 2015 recipient of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, SIMKHAI is recognized for its original silhouettes, quality construction, and timeless elegance. Based in Los Angeles, the studio continues to cultivate a creative community around the brand, sharing its designs with women who live artful, unapologetic lives.