Director of Creative Operations

Location: Rockford, MI

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

The Director of Creative Operations owns the operational backbone of The Agency, Wolverine Worldwide’s in-house creative agency, ensuring creative work moves from intake through delivery with clear priorities, the right resources, disciplined financial management, and consistent ways of working. Turns creative demand into an actionable operating plan and provides leaders with the visibility needed to make informed decisions.

In this role, you will lead the Creative Services and Project Management function, establishing standards and best practices for how work is planned, prioritized, staffed, and delivered. Responsible for building team capabilities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a consistent level of service across the organization.

The Director of Creative Operations partners closely with Creative Leadership to continuously improve the systems, processes, tools, reporting, and workflows that enable the agency to deliver high-quality work with greater speed, transparency, and efficiency. Acts as a key connector across Brand Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, and external partners.