Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design

andurilindustries· Sales and Marketing : Design : Design
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📍 Costa Mesa, California, United States💰 USD 146K–194K

About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Creative Operations Manager to join our team. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Creative Operations Manager overseeing Environmental and Experiential Design you will be responsible for driving development and execution for the Environmental Design team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of architectural design and brand activations. If you are a team player who is passionate about the creative process and bringing spaces to life, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Support as key liaison between Environmental Design team, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive the full lifecycle of global office, production, and trade show projects.
  • Lead discovery with stakeholders, translate into project goals, and coordinate with creative leads.
  • Manage the standard of our environmental guidelines to ensure a cohesive showcase of our brand identity across multiple expressions.
  • Facilitate reviews and feedback loops between team, stakeholders, and design leadership.
  • Oversee and report on budgets and resourcing.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across the org including logistics, facilities, and external vendors.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 6 years professional experience as a project manager or producer in architectural design, events, retail design, entertainment, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of spatial design and environmental graphics standards across multiple surfaces  
  • Knowledge of digital asset management, JIRA and Airtable is a plus
  • Experience supporting creative teams and clients in a studio or agency environment
  • Deep understanding of standard production processes and assets
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally, especially between creative and technical disciplines
  • A reliable self-starter, highly organized, with attention to detail
  • A team player who is highly collaborative with the ability to handle complex projects on a global scale
  • Must be willing to travel 25% of the time
  • Must work on-site at HQ in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range
$146,000$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

 

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

 

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

 

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

 

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design role at andurilindustries?
The listed salary for this Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design position at andurilindustries is USD 146K–194K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design position at andurilindustries located?
This Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design role at andurilindustries is based in Costa Mesa, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design at andurilindustries belong to?
This Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design position is part of the Sales and Marketing : Design : Design department at andurilindustries. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design job at andurilindustries posted?
This Creative Operations Manager, Environmental Design position at andurilindustries was posted on Jun 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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