Position OverviewThe Director, Creative Production leads the end-to-end workflow and execution of creative projects across Burlington's internal creative team, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role manages project intake, timelines, reviews, approvals, and handoffs to ensure high-volume creative work is prioritized, on brand, accurate, and delivered on time. The Director also owns in-store signage production, partnering with Creative, Merchandising, Stores, and external vendors to oversee production, distribution, and successful implementation across the store fleet.
A Day in the LifeCreative Project Traffic and Workflow- Manage the flow of creative projects from intake and briefing through review, approval, production, and delivery.
- Build and maintain schedules that account for creative development, stakeholder feedback, legal review, revisions, and production deadlines.
- Traffic projects between the internal creative team, agency partners, and teams across Marketing, Merchandising, Stores, and other functions.
- Consolidate feedback, document decisions, and ensure teams have clear direction for the next round of work.
- Track project status in WorkZone or an equivalent system and provide timely updates on milestones, risks, and dependencies.
- Flag capacity constraints and competing priorities to Creative leadership and recommend adjustments to keep critical work moving
In-Store Signage Production- Own the production and execution of seasonal sign kits, promotional signage, front-of-store graphics, and other in-store marketing materials.
- Partner with Creative, Merchandising, Visual Planning, and Store Operations to ensure signage is clear, accurate, and practical for stores to implement.
- Manage production specifications, materials, proofs, quantities, print schedules, distribution, and installation requirements.
- Oversee signage budgets, vendor estimates, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Evaluate materials and production methods to improve quality, simplify store execution, and manage costs.
Asset Approval and Delivery- Establish clear approval paths and ensure required stakeholders review work at the appropriate stages.
- Coordinate final checks for accuracy, brand consistency, legal requirements, and production specifications.
- Ensure approved assets are correctly versioned, organized, and delivered to internal teams, agency partners, vendors, and stores.
- Maintain a reliable record of approvals, final files, and production
Team and Vendor Leadership- Lead and develop the production and traffic team, with clear responsibilities and priorities.
- Manage print and signage production vendors, holding them accountable for quality, timing, and cost.
- Build effective working relationships with agency project management and production teams.
- Improve workflows and ways of working as the volume and complexity of creative projects evolve.
You'll Come With- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts or Graphic Design.
- 8+ years of experience in creative operations, advertising production, project management, or retail marketing.
- Experience with large-scale signage production, agency collaboration, vendor management, budgets, and team leadership required.
- Strong command of creative project workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder approvals.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to align cross-functional partners, move work forward, and manage priorities without direct authority.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines and levels of complexity.
- Working knowledge of print production, file preparation, proofing, materials, and color management.
- Strong judgment in identifying production risks, resolving issues, and escalating decisions.
- Clear communication and the ability to coordinate teams with different priorities.
- Proficiency with WorkZone or an equivalent project management system, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud
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You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Compensation Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00
