Creative Ecosystem and Agency Lead at Intel in Folsom, CA

Creative Ecosystem and Agency Lead
Location: US, California, Folsom
Job Details:
Job Description:
Role Summary:
Intel's Brand and Creative team, within the Global Marketing and Communications Group, is seeking a Creative Operations, Agency and Content Transformation Lead to serve as the strategic owner of Intel's creative ecosystem. This role brings together creative agency management, creative operations, production governance, and workflow modernization into a single integrated function.
Job Description:
This leader will act as the operational backbone of Intel's creative organization - connecting strategy, creative development, agency partners, production teams, business stakeholders and technology platforms into a seamless operating model.
The role owns how work moves through the system: from intake and prioritization through resource management, workflow design, governance and asset management, performance measurement and delivery.
Through architecting and optimizing Intel's global creative ecosystem, you will create a center of excellence enabling best-in-class creative work to happen efficiently, consistently and at scale.
Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
Own and manage the day-to-day operations of the creative agency ecosystem, including external agencies, localization partners, production vendors, and in-house creative resources, serving as an accountable business owner for agency relationships and performance
Manage inter-agency roles, escalation paths, decision rights, and creative approval boundaries; partner with procurement on onboarding, offboarding, quarterly business reviews, and performance management across external agency partners
Support implementation of AI-enabled content and creative workflows by identifying automation opportunities across production, localization, tagging, and asset management, partnering with AI, technology, and content leaders to scale successful pilots across creative and content organizations
Lead end-to-end creative operations from intake and briefing through production, localization, and final delivery; driving scalable workflows and governance across global and regional teams
Oversee the global localization program from initial briefing through fulfillment, ensuring campaigns are adapted for local markets while preserving brand identity and messaging consistency
Standardize creative briefs, intake processes, approval workflows, and performance reporting while managing SOWs, retainers, contract amendments, budget commitments, production estimates, and the global localization budget in partnership with procurement, finance, and legal to ensure visibility, efficiency, and effective resource allocation
Ensure creative governance and consultation processes are in place to maintain brand integrity, quality standards, and production efficiency
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
A systems thinker who sees connections across people, process and technology
Deep expertise in creative production planning and agency management, with a proven ability to deliver cost-effective SOWs and production estimates
A global strategic mindset with the ability to partner across internal teams and external agencies to align media strategy and creative execution
Strong financial acumen managing creative and production budgets
Experience presenting to executive leadership and securing buy-in for operational models and budget allocations
A collaborative approach to creative consultation and governance, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all touchpoints
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills and tools
Ability to translate business challenges into automation opportunities that improve speed, quality, and scale
Calm and effective in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Qualifications:
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
6+ years' experience in creative operations, agency management, or production management for a global enterprise organization
Demonstrated experience managing multiple agency relationships, liaising with external partner teams and managing cross-functional workflows
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's in Business Administration
Experience working with Fortune 500 technology companies
Experience supporting global brands with complex portfolio architectures
Experience managing multi-million dollar creative and production budgets
Experience implementing AI-enabled or automated content and workflow orchestration platforms
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
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Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $145,850.00-205,910.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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Additional Locations: US, California, Santa Clara