Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Senior Production Lead – Creative Operations for a hybrid opportunity with a world-favorite entertainment brand in Los Angeles, CA. This is a long-term W2 contract position.

In this role, you'll lead the end-to-end production of style guides and supplemental creative asset packs across packaging and retail marketing. You’ll oversee technical file prep, asset management, and production workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality, partner-ready creative output.

(Please, only candidates who are currently in Los Angeles. No relocation offered.)

Senior Production Lead – Creative Operations Responsibilities:

Lead production for style guides (packaging, retail marketing) and supplemental asset packs.
Create final, technically correct, organized, and partner-ready consumer product creative assets in various print and digital formats.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to file formats and conversions (e.g., RGB vs. CMYK, vector vs. rasterized, large format vs. web-optimized), ensuring creative delivery is smooth and on schedule.
Manage uploads to partner-facing and internal resource asset libraries, ensuring naming, tagging, and version control are accurate and scalable.
Partner with Operations to locate, manage, distribute, and archive assets across global teams.
Oversee external vendors and freelancers.
Partner with cross-functional teams such as Licensing, Product Development, and Legal to ensure assets meet both creative and compliance requirements.

Senior Production Lead – Creative Operations Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in production design, asset management, or creative operations within entertainment, consumer products, or licensing.
Senior-level responsibility for file prep, technical QC, and production workflows at a fast-paced major studio, agency, or consumer brand.
Exceptional technical skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Advanced understanding of file setup, color management, export settings, and repro processes.
Knowledge of digital formats, web assets, and digital ad specifications (static and animated).
Experience managing external agencies, freelancers, and internal contributors.
Proactive, curious, self-sufficient, and solutions-focused mindset.

Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Life Insurance.
401(k) Program.
Commuter Benefit.
eLearning & Ongoing Training.
Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

Senior Production Lead – Creative Operations

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