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We’re looking for a brand design program manager who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and knows how to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to creative work. This role partners closely with brand, marketing, and our design team to help campaigns and productions run smoothly end to end, from intake and planning through delivery. You’ll play a key role in shaping how creative work gets done, not just managing tasks, but designing and evolving the systems that support great creative outcomes. You will build and optimize the systems, tools, and processes that enable the Design and Brand teams to operate efficiently and scale effectively, while leading cross-functional planning and execution for integrated creative initiatives to ensure alignment, visibility, and timely delivery. In this role, you will oversee the operations, resourcing, and workflows of Plaid’s in-house video studio to deliver high-quality brand and product storytelling, and foster a connected, thriving Design organization through programs, rituals, and initiatives that strengthen team culture and support long-term growth.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with the marketing and creative teams to manage creative campaigns and production workflows end to end, from intake through delivery, ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget
Build and manage project plans, timelines, and resourcing, coordinating across internal teams, vendors, and freelancers to keep work moving smoothly
Design, own, and continuously improve processes for creative intake, prioritization, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams
Establish scalable workflows, documentation, and tools that improve visibility, feedback cycles, and asset management across teams
Oversee day-to-day operations of the in-house video studio, including scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and production calendars
Partner with producers, editors, and creative leads to support pre-production, production, and post-production delivery, maintaining quality standards at scale
Communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership, adapting plans as priorities shift in ambiguous environments
Requirements:
At least 5+ years experience as a Design/Creative Program Manager, Design Operations Manager, or UX Program Manager for an in-house, centralized Design organization
Experience in design tools like Figma and project management tools like Linear
Strategic foresight and the ability to anticipate problems, prioritize ambiguous problem areas, drive alignment, and build consensus across multiple stakeholders
An eye for continual improvement, and passion for efficiency and operational excellence at scale
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
Comfort with a fast-changing environment
Clear, confident communicator and collaborative partner across creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams
Curious, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with comfort navigating ambiguity and change