Lead Project Manager, Creative Innovation & Scalability

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

Salary Range:

$145,000.00 - $189,000.00

What’s the role?

Are you energized by improving creative systems, exploring new tools, and helping teams do their best work at scale? We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to join the Brand Operations team to drive creative automation, content scalability, and operational innovation. You’ll help us build smarter processes, implement forward-thinking tools, and support scalable creative solutions that meet the needs of a growing global brand.

We work collaboratively and value experimentation, iteration, and impact. If you’re excited about helping creative teams work faster and more effectively—let’s build something great together!
 

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director, Brand Operations In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 
 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.
 

What’s this team like at Etsy?

We are a collaborative group that bridges strategy and execution. We partner with Creative and Marketing teams to develop scalable creative workflows, implement tools and automation, and support consistent, high-quality output. We believe creative work is strongest when the systems supporting it are clear, flexible, and forward-looking.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Scale Creative Production- Lead initiatives that make content creation more efficient, repeatable, and scalable-without sacrificing quality. Develop and implement templating systems for static and dynamic content. Source and manage vendor partnerships to support creative automation and personalization. Identify opportunities to personalize content at scale and help teams implement effective solutions

• Drive Tooling and Automation- Evaluate and integrate creative tools that support design, production, and content versioning. Automate repetitive or manual processes that slow down creative workflows. Partner across teams to implement tools that are both technically sound and team-friendly. Explore and test emerging technologies—including generative AI, content automation, and asset management platforms

• Champion Innovation and Experimentation- Lead experimentation with new platforms and tools that support scalable creative operations. Create playbooks and frameworks that teams can adopt and adapt. Encourage a culture of testing, learning, and iteration across creative operations. Work closely with stakeholders to turn pilot programs into standard processes

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

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Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:​

• 10+ years of experience in creative operations, project management, or marketing production

• Strong background in scaling creative content production and implementing automation strategies