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.