404 is a communications agency with an aim to resolve our clients' business challenges. Strategy is the backbone of our approach. We see clients as partners who are on board through every stage of the process, from ideas to execution. In an age when brands need to talk more than ever, we help them find their voice.
We are part of MYTY group and alongside we have our sister company Shape 404, which is developing digital products.
Our culture is human. We work hard, do good stuff, and have a life.
The key role of the Creative Operations Manager is to ensure a smooth workflow within the creative department through smart task allocation, accurate assessment of team capacity, and optimization of available resources. This role involves close collaboration with other team members to set clear priorities, align project requirements with business goals, and ensure all projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
If you become part of our team, your main focus will be:
- Working within the creative team and assigning tasks to team members
- Organizing and monitoring project workflows within the team
- Defining project scope and setting up new projects
- Creating and updating weekly work plans
- Coordinating the work of copywriters, designers, developers, photographers, and animators, while recognizing, understanding, and advocating for their needs
- Facilitating collaboration between the creative team and other agency departments to ensure smooth and effective two-way communication
- Shaping work plans in collaboration with other key roles
- Developing internal operational processes
- Optimizing workflows across the creative and production teams
- Identifying issues in a timely manner and proposing solutions
- Organizing and tracking project processes within the team
We have a place for you if have the following:
- 1+ year of experience in project management (preferably in marketing or IT sectors)
- Understanding of marketing agency workflows
- Strong ability to independently organize work and a proven track record of successful project management
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Well-developed critical thinking skills
- Strong crisis management abilities
- Experience using tools for team, time, and task management (e.g. Asana, Slack, Toggl, Clockify)
- Attention to detail and a high sense of responsibility
- Desire to work in a dynamic team environment
Why our people choose us:
- Personal development: You will have the opportunity to work with the biggest companies, while learning from the best experts in the market. We invest heavily in the learning and development: mentorship programs, English classes, external and internal trainings, workshops and conferences.
- Environment: We extremely cherish teamwork. You will find a relaxed working environment and someone to give you a hand if you need it. If you want, you can even bring your dog to keep you company.
- Perks: Our people's happiness is important to us. That's why we offer fun team buildings, Fridays after work beer hangouts, referral rewards and many more. We encourage a healthy lifestyle - you can expect sports activities and a prize if you run your first half marathon.
Agency 404 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status.