Starbucks · 4 hours ago
associate manager, creative operations - Production Design
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $139K/yrStarbucks is seeking an Associate Manager for Creative Operations in Production Design to join their Content Innovation team. The role involves creating design templates and graphics, participating in cross-functional teams, and applying design principles across printed and digital media.
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Responsibilities
Understand both design intention and production requirements, communicates concerns and questions in a thoughtful, constructive manner
Create templates and graphics files to correct specifications to ensure quality of design product for print or as delivery in a digital workspace
Participate on cross-functional teams to improve process and technical understanding
Be a passionate student of all things printed and digital media
Utilize and contribute to design systems, design templates and component libraries
Have a solid understanding of design principles and best practices in printed and digital (e.g. typography, color theory, layout, information hierarchy)
Qualification
Required
Strong visual design capabilities
Comprehensive understanding of how brand can express themselves across printed and digital brand ecosystem
Understand both design intention and production requirements
Communicates concerns and questions in a thoughtful, constructive manner
Create templates and graphics files to correct specifications to ensure quality of design product for print or as delivery in a digital workspace
Participate on cross-functional teams to improve process and technical understanding
Be a passionate student of all things printed and digital media
Utilize and contribute to design systems, design templates and component libraries
Solid understanding of design principles and best practices in printed and digital (e.g. typography, color theory, layout, information hierarchy)
Previous production experience designing across print, mobile and/or web experiences at consumer-focused brands, agencies, or color house
Experienced in deciphering and delivering artwork against technical specifications, ink/special treatments, color separations, print-ready art required
Portfolio that showcases your contribution to print-ready art and/or interactive consumer facing experiences and demonstrates originality, innovation, and strong problem-solving skills
Expert level in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
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