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What is a director of operations and creative services and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a director of operations and creative services. For example, did you know that they make an average of $52.38 an hour? That's $108,940 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDirector Of Operations And Creative ServicesUS Average
Salary
7.8

Avg. Salary $108,940

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 5.04%

Black or African American 6.36%

Hispanic or Latino 15.78%

Unknown 4.36%

White 67.99%

Gender

female 53.57%

male 46.43%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a director of operations and creative services

  1. Explore director of operations and creative services education requirements

    Most common director of operations and creative services degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.7 %

    Associate

    19.6 %

    Master's

    17.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific director of operations and creative services skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Photo Shoots28.07%
    Vendor Relationships24.00%
    Graphic Design16.63%
    Project Management12.77%
    Print Production12.73%
  3. Complete relevant director of operations and creative services training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of operations and creative services learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of operations and creative services based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of operations and creative services resumes.
  4. Research director of operations and creative services duties and responsibilities

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  5. Apply for director of operations and creative services jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a director of operations and creative services job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average director of operations and creative services salary

The average director of operations and creative services salary in the United States is $108,940 per year or $52 per hour. Director of operations and creative services salaries range between $78,000 and $151,000 per year.

Average director of operations and creative services salary
$108,940 Yearly
$52.38 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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