Director, Creative Production

Job description

Position Overview

The Director, Creative Production leads the end-to-end workflow and execution of creative projects across Burlington’s internal creative team, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role manages project intake, timelines, reviews, approvals, and handoffs to ensure high-volume creative work is prioritized, on brand, accurate, and delivered on time. The Director also owns in-store signage production, partnering with Creative, Merchandising, Stores, and external vendors to oversee production, distribution, and successful implementation across the store fleet.

A Day In The Life Creative Project Traffic and Workflow

• Manage the flow of creative projects from intake and briefing through review, approval, production, and delivery.
• Build and maintain schedules that account for creative development, stakeholder feedback, legal review, revisions, and production deadlines.
• Traffic projects between the internal creative team, agency partners, and teams across Marketing, Merchandising, Stores, and other functions.
• Consolidate feedback, document decisions, and ensure teams have clear direction for the next round of work.
• Track project status in WorkZone or an equivalent system and provide timely updates on milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Flag capacity constraints and competing priorities to Creative leadership and recommend adjustments to keep critical work moving

In-Store Signage Production

• Own the production and execution of seasonal sign kits, promotional signage, front-of-store graphics, and other in-store marketing materials.
• Partner with Creative, Merchandising, Visual Planning, and Store Operations to ensure signage is clear, accurate, and practical for stores to implement.
• Manage production specifications, materials, proofs, quantities, print schedules, distribution, and installation requirements.
• Oversee signage budgets, vendor estimates, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Evaluate materials and production methods to improve quality, simplify store execution, and manage costs.

Asset Approval and Delivery

• Establish clear approval paths and ensure required stakeholders review work at the appropriate stages.
• Coordinate final checks for accuracy, brand consistency, legal requirements, and production specifications.
• Ensure approved assets are correctly versioned, organized, and delivered to internal teams, agency partners, vendors, and stores.
• Maintain a reliable record of approvals, final files, and production Team and Vendor Leadership
• Lead and develop the production and traffic team, with clear responsibilities and priorities.
• Manage print and signage production vendors, holding them accountable for quality, timing, and cost.
• Build effective working relationships with agency project management and production teams.
• Improve workflows and ways of working as the volume and complexity of creative projects evolve.

You'll Come With

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts or Graphic Design. + 8+ years of experience in creative operations, advertising production, project management, or retail marketing.
• Experience with large-scale signage production, agency collaboration, vendor management, budgets, and team leadership required.
• Strong command of creative project workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder approvals.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to align cross-functional partners, move work forward, and manage priorities without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines and levels of complexity.
• Working knowledge of print production, file preparation, proofing, materials, and color management.
• Strong judgment in identifying production risks, resolving issues, and escalating decisions.
• Clear communication and the ability to coordinate teams with different priorities.
• Proficiency with WorkZone or an equivalent project management system, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud \#LI-KG2 Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together!

Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Min-Mid $150,000.00 - $190,000.00

Posting Number

R104888

Location

New Jersey-Burlington

Address

2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code

08016

Pay Rate

Salaried

Career Site Category

Corporate

Position Category

Marketing

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Type

Hybrid

Evergreen

No