Job Description

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Design Ops Manager for a major entertainment company.

Join our client’s team to streamline design workflows and boost cross-team efficiency. In this key DesignOps role, you'll manage tools, access, and processes to improve visibility, reduce resourcing risks, and accelerate time-to-market—partnering closely with designers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to keep projects on track and aligned with business goals.

This is a full-time 12-month contract opportunity. The role is located in either Los Angeles, CA OR Orlando, FL locations, and is hybrid onsite 2 days/week.

Pay: $50-58/hr

Senior Design Ops Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain processes for project intake, prioritization, roadmapping, and tracking.
• Oversee designer workloads and manage team capacity across various projects.
• Serve as a key liaison between design and cross-functional partners, including engineering and product teams.
• Monitor team metrics and resource health using tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Excel, and Tableau.
• Foster consistency and collaboration across geographically diverse teams.
• Cultivate a robust design culture by organizing routines, events, and best practices.
• Maintain clear communication with leadership to ensure project alignment and provide updates.

Senior Design Ops Manager Requirements:

• Over 5 years of experience in DesignOps, project management, or operations within design/creative teams.
• Proficient in using Jira, Smartsheet, Excel, and Tableau.
• Familiarity with design tools and processes, such as Figma and Sketch.
• Expertise in collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams in a large, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Senior Design Ops Manager opportunity, apply now.

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