Creative Operations Traffic Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
75K-80K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages intake, triage, scoping, scheduling, and assignment of creative requests across design, video, digital, and motion graphics. Serves as the liaison between internal clients and the creative studio, develops complete briefs, tracks milestones and asset delivery, manages expectations, and coordinates studio bandwidth and resources. Requires strong creative production knowledge, project workflow expertise, communication, diplomacy, and multitasking skills.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
The creative studio is responsible for the visual strategy of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to helping keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span marketing, media, employee engagement, events, digital and social experiences and other stakeholder communications.
Job Description

Our creative studio is searching for a Creative Operations Traffic Manager who will manage cross-functional intake, triage incoming creative requests, and serve as the primary liaison for internal clients across design, video, and multimedia projects. In this role, you will act as the front door to the creative team—ensuring project briefs are complete, setting expectations on scope and timing, and routing requests across the studio to streamline execution and maintain project momentum. You will report to the Production Manager.


Be Driven 


  • Manage the day-to-day intake, triage, and assignment of incoming creative requests across design, video, digital, and motion graphics.
  • Serve as the primary operational connector between internal business partners and the creative studio, ensuring clear briefs, defined scopes, and aligned timelines.
  • Monitor project schedules, milestone progress, and asset delivery to ensure projects stay on time and on brand.
  • Work closely with creative and production management leads to maintain visibility into studio bandwidth and resource availability during task assignment.

Be Conceptual 


  • Partner with internal clients during the kickoff stage to translate business needs into actionable, fully baked creative briefs.
  • Demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of creative production workflows across print, digital, and video/multimedia to accurately scope effort and timelines.

Be Empathetic


  • Act as a clear, communicative liaison between internal clients and creative staff, managing expectations on scope, bandwidth, and turnaround times with tact and clarity.
  • Navigate shifting business priorities with flexibility, helping re-triage incoming requests when urgent business needs arise.

Specific Knowledge and Skills 


  • 3+ years of creative operations, traffic management, or producer experience within an agency or internal creative studio.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Strong foundational understanding of creative production processes across static design, digital/social, and video/multimedia formats.
  • Proven experience managing project intake, creative briefing, and internal client communications.
  • Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills to handle pushback constructively when managing client expectations, rush requests, or competing deadlines.
  • Hands-on experience with project management and workflow management software (e.g., Hive, Asana, Workfront, Monday.com).
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Familiarity with design and video tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma) to understand asset requirements and formats.

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Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 USD


Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.


Basic Requirements
  • 3+ years of creative operations, traffic management, or producer experience within an agency or internal creative studio.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of creative operations, traffic management, or producer experience within an agency or internal creative studio
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of creative production processes across static design, digital/social, and video/multimedia formats
  • Experience managing project intake, creative briefing, and internal client communications
  • Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills for managing client expectations, rush requests, and competing deadlines
  • Hands-on experience with project management and workflow management software such as Hive, Asana, Workfront, or Monday.com
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
  • Familiarity with design and video tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
  • Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without employer sponsorship

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Motorola Solutions, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Motorola Solutions, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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