Senior Design Ops Manager

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.

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. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

The application deadline for this position is Friday, June 6th 2025.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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