Creative work needs room to thrive. I help make that happen.
I’m Jake, a creative operations leader and senior producer based in the Greater Los Angeles are of California. For more than 11 years, I’ve helped consumer brands and mission-driven organizations turn ideas into campaigns, content, and experiences—building the teams, relationships, and processes that bring the work to life.
My career has philanthropic roots with well-known nonprofits like Human Rights Campaign and American Red Cross. From fundraising, co-branded philanthropy, sponsorships and events, I learned how to connect the details of creative execution with the experience people have when they encounter a brand.
That foundation took me into brand creative production. At Lucky Brand, I helped build the company’s first in-house creative studio, developing a team and production processes supporting more than 1,000 products annually. At Italic, I led the creative production department across e-commerce and campaigns, partnering closely with the CEO to develop brand standards and connect creative execution with business priorities.
Today, I lead creative operations at lululemon, with experience spanning Global Brand Experience and Collaborations & Partnerships. My work brings together creative teams, brand stakeholders, agencies, and production partners—from shaping briefs and planning resources to managing reviews, budgets, and delivery. I also develop operating models and workflows that help teams navigate complex projects with greater clarity.
How I work
I came to operations through hands-on creative work, so I understand what it takes to make something—and why the process matters. I build practical structure that gives people clear direction while leaving room for experimentation, collaboration, and craft.
I lead with empathy, energy, and a sense of fun. Being organized matters to me, but so does being approachable. I want the people working alongside me to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and raising concerns, knowing there’s someone keeping the project moving and looking out for the team.
Whether I’m building a studio, shaping a workflow, or guiding a campaign, my goal is the same: give diverse creative teams the confidence and space to do their best work.
Let’s connect
For creative operations, production, or collaboration inquiries, reach me at jake@jakewindham.com.
