Senior Design Operations Manager 78598

Los Angeles, California

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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.

    Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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