Studio Production Manager

Job Description:

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• pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future
• including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Studio Production Manager to join our Creative Services Department within our Consumer Markets Division in Newport Beach, CA. As a Studio Production Manager, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by overseeing the daily operations of the creative team—balancing resources, schedules, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met and creative standards are upheld. Acting as the bridge between creative, internal departments, and external creative agencies, the Studio Production Manager fosters collaboration, consistency, and operational excellence across all production workflows. You will fill a new role that sits on a Creative Services team within the Marketing department of Pacific Life's Consumer Markets Division. You will report directly to the AVP of Creative Services and work alongside the leaders and team members of the Content, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and UX teams within Creative Services, as well as across the Marketing department with leaders and team members of the Marketing Strategy, Marketing Operations, and Digital Execution teams. Although we are mainly an in-house creative team, we do outsource some work and will look to the Studio Production Manager to help manage and coordinate with agencies as well. How you'll help move us forward: Manage daily creative workflow, ensuring projects are properly prioritized and resourced Work with Marketing Operations team on necessary schedule adjustments, ensuring on-time delivery of all assets Partner with creative leaders to forecast workloads, allocate resources, and identify bottlenecks Serve as a key liaison between creative teams (design, copy, video, UX) and business partners Foster a positive, solution-oriented culture that balances creativity with operational rigor Oversee relationships with freelancers and external agency partners Partner with creative leaders and Marketing Operations to optimize project intake and tracking systems Maintain documentation and training materials for creative procedures and standards The experience you bring:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field 7+ years of production management experience within a creative studio, marketing department, or agency environment. Strong understanding of creative production workflows for print, digital, and video Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and digital asset management systems Working knowledge of print production, file prep, and post-production workflows What makes you stand out: A calm and diplomatic problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Equally comfortable discussing creative vision and operational logistics Skilled at balancing creative excellence with business efficiency Passionate about building systems that empower teams to do their best work #LI-KB1

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $124,830.00

• $152,570.

00 Your Benefits Start Day 1 Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered. Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation You Can Be Who You Are We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company. Pacific Life is more than a job — it's a career with purpose. For nearly 160 years, we've helped people protect their financial futures through strength, stability, and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career where you can thrive. Learn more. Pacific Life's success is driven by our people. We create, embrace and sustain an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and supported throughout their career. Our values inspire and direct our actions shaping the vibrant culture we proudly uphold. Learn more. Don't see the job opportunity you're looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your information and we will reach out to you if we find a match.