Manager, Creative Operations (Finance)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Creative Operations leads Design Operations for all categories within SC Johnson: Air Care (AC), Home Storage (HS), Home Cleaning (HC), and Pest Control (PC). The Creative Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team, overseeing execution excellence, and ensuring packaging graphics are delivered with quality, speed, and consistency across all categories. This role acts as a critical bridge between Design, Graphics, Marketing, R&D, and Pre-Media/Production partners, ensuring the seamless translation of design intent into production-ready assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Team Management: Manage a team of design operations specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and development. Set priorities and allocate resources across categories to meet business needs
• Production Oversight: Oversee execution of packaging design across all SC Johnson categories, ensuring creative intent is maintained through to final production. Act as escalation point for cross-category production challenges
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Design, Graphics, Marketing, Legal, and Pre-Media teams, driving alignment and ensuring efficient workflows across internal and external stakeholders
• Workflow Coordination: Lead end-to-end project execution across multiple categories, identifying synergies, streamlining processes, and driving consistency in output
• Quality Assurance: Oversee creative layout reviews on production dielines, ensuring accuracy in specifications (e.g., brand color, bleed, and regulatory elements). Lead pre-flight checks and collaborate with vendors to resolve issues
• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise on tools, print feasibility, substrates, and packaging formats. Champion best practices across flexo, gravure, and offset printing
• Asset & File Management: Ensure robust asset management systems are followed, files meet regulatory and brand requirements, and digital assets are stored and maintained correctly
• Digital Asset Management: Ensure design files are consistently organized, version-controlled, archived, and compliant with internal DAM protocols and brand governance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field
• 7+ years of experience in packaging design, production or design operations in a CPG environment
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Deep understanding of packaging production processes, prepress, and file readiness
• Experience working with 3rd party creative, pre-media, and print vendors
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), digital asset management, and workflow tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify creative or production errors
• Excellent organization skills with ability to manage multiple projects across categories
• Effective communicator with ability to manage up, across, and with external partners
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity
• Solid understanding of industry standards: color systems (CMYK vs RGB), file types, resolution requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of various packaging substrates and print processes (paperboard, film, aerosol, flexo, gravure, offset)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time, typical work hours, 1st shift, M-F
• Occasional travel to Chicago office
• Office work environment - remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.