Creative Operations & Traffic Manager

F31 is an award-winning marketing and sponsorship agency delivering high-impact campaigns for the world’s most visionary brands, destinations, and events. Our work spans continents, cultures, and industries - from sport to lifestyle and entertainment - blending strategic intelligence, creative excellence, and flawless execution.What makes us different? We combine world-class creativity, global know-how, and deep MENA expertise. We don’t just work in the region - we were built here. We invest in it, understand it, and deliver work that resonates locally while protecting the integrity of global brand stories.At our core, we believe in the power of experiences - from sport and entertainment to lifestyle and culture - to grow brands and destinations. We believe in great work, great people, and going the extra mile - always. And we believe the best results come when strategy, creativity, and collaboration work as one.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Creative Traffic Manager with a creative eye — someone who thrives at the intersection of process, taste, and delivery. You’ll be the right hand of the creative team, managing workflow, timelines, and logistics while keeping the output world-class.This is not just an admin role. You’ll have creative judgement — knowing when work needs tightening, polishing, or elevating. You’ll help brief, review, and refine creative to ensure everything we deliver looks and feels F31-level.You’ll also be the operations backbone of the Creative Department by managing studio bookings, shoot logistics, and permits, tracking equipment, and liaising with production partners. You’ll keep the creative team moving efficiently, on time, and with everything they need to bring ideas to life.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Intake & Traffic ManagementOwn the intake, scheduling, and prioritisation of all creative briefs.Work closely with account teams to ensure briefs are clear, structured, and actionable.Assign tasks to designers, editors, and content creators based on skillset and capacity.Monitor timelines, workflow, and delivery deadlines across multiple clients and projects.Flag capacity challenges and recommend resourcing solutions (freelancers, shifts in scope, etc.).Creative Quality & Brand GuardianshipReview creative output for accuracy, alignment to brief, and overall quality.Act as a brand guardian — ensuring consistency across all files, formats, and campaigns.Provide constructive feedback and uphold the creative standard before delivery.Help maintain brand toolkits, templates, and creative process documentation.Conduct quality-control checks before client submission.Creative Operations & Production SupportManage all studio, location, and equipment bookings for shoots.Handle permit applications, supplier coordination, and on-ground support for productions.Keep an up-to-date log of all production equipment, props, and rentals.Liaise with external production teams and freelance crews to ensure seamless shoot execution.Act as the on-ground technical assistant during shoots — ensuring everything runs smoothly.Maintain and update a shared production calendar for the creative team.Creative Collaboration & Workflow LeadershipWork hand-in-hand with the Creative Director/Head of Creative on priorities, capacity, and standards.Support ideation sessions and contribute to creative thinking — not just traffic management.Champion better ways of working — streamline tools, templates, and review systems.Ensure final assets are organised, labelled, and archived for easy reference.Manage award submissions — identifying opportunities, gathering materials, and preparing entries.Confident using AI tools (e.g. Notion AI, ClickUp, ChatGPT, Runway, Midjourney, Firefly, or similar) to optimise workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate project turnaround.Use AI to assist with brief writing, shot list generation, scheduling, and content summaries, ensuring clarity and speed in every stage of the process.Partner with designers and editors to explore AI-powered production tools that improve creative efficiency and output quality.Continuously identify ways to integrate AI across planning, communication, and creative execution — keeping F31 on the cutting edge of smart working.Requirements3+ years experience in creative operations, traffic, or hybrid production roles.Strong understanding of design workflows, content pipelines, and creative team dynamics.Excellent organisational skills — with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.Confident reviewing creative and ensuring brand consistency.Comfortable using project management platforms (e.g. Asana, Notion, or Monday.com).Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools (enough to speak the language).Experience coordinating shoots, booking studios, and handling production logistics.Tech-savvy, adaptable, and excited to work with AI to streamline creative operations.Strong communicator — clear, solution-driven, and ca