Senior Manager, Design Operations

Senior Manager, Design Operations

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action : Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impactsupported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

The Senior Manager, Design Operations leads the planning, production, and execution of creative content across Newell Brands' portfolio, from initial intake to final deployment. This role supports cross-functional initiatives by ensuring operational excellence through intake readiness, project planning, asset management, and omnichannel delivery. Operating at the center of Design Operations, this position is a key force behind process optimization, creative output consistency, and strategic delivery.

The Senior Manager, Design Operations manages a team of production and project coordinators, and is responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining creative production talents, internal and / or external resources. The Senior Manager, Design Operations partners with the Design Leadership team, as well as the eCommerce Leadership team, Sales Delivery team, marketing partners and brands, to ensure on-time delivery, quality of input / output, production timelines, and successful translation of concepts into in-market assets and all forms of artwork deliverables.

Responsibilities

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Oversee Manager, Design Operations and project teams to ensure execution aligns with strategic and financial goals.
• Partner with Design Leadership, eCommerce, and Sales Delivery to establish and track resourcing, timelines, and metrics.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors to support omni-creative execution planning.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and development of production and project talent.
• Manage internal systems and tools (e.g., Workfront), train teams, and champion best practices in project execution and deployment.

Operational Excellence

Project & Production Management

Deployment

Systems & Asset Management

Agency & Budget Oversight

Qualifications

Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply.