Role overview

Coinbase is seeking a Head of Creative Operations to lead its Creative Studio, where design and production work spans brand campaigns, product initiatives, and fast-turnaround creative assets. In this remote-based role, you will manage a team of full-time and contract designers and motion specialists while overseeing agency partnerships, ensuring the studio delivers innovative work that sets Coinbase apart in the cryptocurrency and finance space.

Key responsibilities

Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across a team of full-time and contract design and motion talent.
Source, onboard, and oversee design and motion contractors and agency partners to scale creative capacity based on business demands.
Lead design and motion projects across multiple workstreams, maintaining quality standards and meeting project timelines.
Provide design and motion talent and agency partners with the tools, resources, and support needed to deliver their best work.
Collaborate with internal creatives, producers, strategists, and marketers to execute a diverse portfolio of creative projects ranging from large-scale campaigns to same-day asset turnarounds.
Leverage generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows while maintaining human-in-the-loop practices to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and onboarding contract design and motion talent as well as design and motion agencies.
Proven track record in design and motion resource management with strong organizational capabilities.
Established relationships with top creative talent and agencies globally.
Experience leading in-house design and motion work while overseeing agency partner output.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders and external partners.
Competency in using generative AI tools responsibly and adapting to evolving technology landscapes.

What makes this role worth considering

You’ll be part of Coinbase’s Creative Studio, a dynamic team operating at the intersection of art, culture, and technology. The role offers exposure to world-class creative partners and the opportunity to shape marketing for a differentiated brand in the financial technology space. While remote-first, the position includes quarterly in-person working sessions for concentrated collaborative efforts.