Creative Services Manager Jobs

Explore Creative Services Manager jobs for experienced professionals who lead creative teams, manage production workflows, and bring brand strategies to life. Ladders features vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, connecting qualified candidates with organizations seeking creative leaders.

What Does a Creative Services Manager Do?

Creative Services Managers oversee the people, processes, and resources behind creative work. They may manage designers, writers, art directors, and production partners while coordinating projects across marketing, communications, product, and other teams. The role often combines creative judgment with planning, budgeting, and operational leadership.

Common Responsibilities

  • Manage creative projects from initial brief through review, production, and delivery.
  • Assign resources, prioritize requests, and balance workloads across teams.
  • Maintain brand standards and help ensure consistent, high-quality creative output.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies, freelancers, and production vendors.
  • Oversee timelines, budgets, workflows, and project management tools.
  • Provide feedback, support team development, and improve creative operations.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong project and people management, clear communication, and experience guiding creative work in a fast-paced environment. Depending on the organization, useful qualifications may include a background in design, marketing, advertising, or production; familiarity with creative software and workflow platforms; and experience managing budgets, vendors, or cross-functional teams.

Find Creative Services Manager Opportunities

Creative Services Manager roles are available across industries, including technology, media, consumer brands, healthcare, and professional services. Search Ladders for vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, and explore opportunities that align with your leadership experience, creative expertise, and career goals.

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$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you reimagine romance stories, enhancing character arcs and emotional impact. Collaborate with authors and leverage reader insights to create captivating narratives that reson...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$72K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team to create compelling content for design professionals, focusing on trends and practical insights. Leverage your editorial expertise to shape the conversation in the design industry...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining video storytelling, driving creative vision, and crafting compelling narratives that highlight the human experience behind technology. You'll own core projects and elevat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by joining a creative team focused on impactful video storytelling. Lead post-production processes to craft engaging narratives, positively influencing public perception while cr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our community by creating authentic, impactful content across various formats. Take ownership of content production cycles, leveraging AI to enhance quality and speed, while connecting dee...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $85K *

Unlock potential by managing the editing workflow, sourcing assets, and creating engaging content for various platforms. Collaborate with creative teams to deliver high-quality projects on time in a f...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $115K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate to design and maintain Edifecs applications, improving healthcare EDI interoperability through effective analysis and robust solutions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage with subject matter experts to produce compelling content across various formats. Drive editorial processes, manage publication schedules, and ensure compliance while enhancing thought leadersh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the creation and management of diverse content across Central Solutions and Institutional sectors, collaborating with experts to produce engaging thought leadership and collateral while ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform content creation by collaborating with experts to produce engaging thought leadership and collateral across various formats, ensuring clarity and compliance while managing multiple projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop compelling content strategies and lead production across various formats, collaborating with subject matter experts to create impactful thought leadership and collateral that resonates with in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping thought leadership in financial content. Drive editorial operations, collaborate with experts, and produce engaging materials across various formats while managing a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team to create engaging vertical video content for social platforms. Collaborate with newsroom staff to transform diverse materials into compelling stories, ensuring high editorial stan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Champion innovative audience engagement strategies through cutting-edge video production, managing social media, and analyzing metrics to expand reach and deepen connections with New Yorkers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Lead the editorial process for pharmaceutical marketing materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content across digital and print ch...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $263K *

Grow your career by leading editorial strategy in a dynamic music platform, balancing visionary insights with hands-on curation. Collaborate across teams to enhance music discovery and community engag...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $263K *

Drive the editorial vision and strategy for music discovery within the platform, leading curation initiatives, team building, and partnerships to celebrate diverse musical talent and enhance user enga...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $263K *

Lead the charge in shaping editorial vision at a groundbreaking music platform. Collaborate with creators and data to cultivate a vibrant community of listeners while driving engagement and innovation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic growth team as a Video Editor, where your creative expertise will drive impactful performance marketing across social platforms, blending UGC with polished brand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $170K *

Drive innovative YouTube strategies and content creation to enhance brand growth, engage audiences, and lead a creative team in establishing a compelling educational presence on digital platforms...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in content creation for Central Solutions and Institutional sectors. Collaborate with experts to produce engaging thought leadership across various formats, ensuring quality and compli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

The Editorial Director at Loop Magazine will oversee the editorial vision and content development, focusing on luxury lifestyle and nightlife in Los Angeles. This role requires a creative leader to gu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Advance our editorial excellence by delivering high-quality materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines, while collaborating effectively across teams in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Creative Services Manager do?question toggle

    A Creative Services Manager leads creative projects and operations, coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget while supporting brand standards.

  • What qualifications are common for Creative Services Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek experience managing creative projects or teams, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with design, marketing, production, or creative workflow tools. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

  • Where do Creative Services Managers work?question toggle

    They work in many industries, including technology, advertising, media, retail, healthcare, and professional services, either in-house or with agencies and other creative organizations.

  • How much do Creative Services Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Creative Services Manager roles varies based on location, experience, industry, and responsibilities.

  • What skills help Creative Services Managers succeed?question toggle

    Project planning, team leadership, prioritization, stakeholder communication, creative problem-solving, budget management, and the ability to maintain quality and brand consistency are valuable skills.