Head of Operations, Lightricks
$90-110k
+ Stock options
5 days a week in office
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
Posted today
An AI-first company that is revolutionizing how visual content is created
501-1000 employees
Posted today
$90-110k
+ Stock options
5 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bridge the gap between imagination and creation, Lightricks is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the creative and business spaces.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years in operations management, site leadership, or general management roles with a strong background in employee experience
- Must have experience delivering a varied schedule of team events including parties, happy hours, off-sites, meet-ups and workshops
- Deep understanding of employee experience and team dynamic
- Direct experience managing budgets for a site or business unit
- Experience working with or influencing senior leaders and C-suite
- Ability to translate global goals into local action, and local insight into global decisions
- Confident working across time zones, cultures, and with matrixed teams
- Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills - especially under ambiguity
- Ability to work from our New York office 5 days a week. Flexible hours, and late hours for special events
What the job involves
- As the Head of Operations for our US sites, you will serve as both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator
- You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing the day-to-day operations while also driving long-term planning and cross-functional alignment across G&A functions
- Acting as a key local leader and trusted partner to our global HQ
- You’ll manage one Office Manager and oversee all local G&A functions (HR, Finance, Operations, IT & Recruitment)
- From running day-to-day operations and resolving on-site issues to planning events, you’ll be responsible for creating a smooth, engaging, and well-supported work environment
- You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure our US sites operate effectively, reflect our global standards, and deliver an outstanding employee experience
- Lead daily operations and long-term G&A strategic planning for the US sites
- Managing an Office Manager
- Deliver employee experience related events and initiatives that align with our global culture and serve the needs of local team members (e.g summer parties, happy hours, wellness weeks, etc.)
- Represent the US site in global decision-making and ensure HQ messaging is localized and well-communicated
- Own site-wide programs, including office expansion, vendor relationships, and compliance
- Collaborate closely with building management and external vendors, ensuring a secure, well-maintained, and efficient office environment
- Assist in arranging travel logistics, catering to the needs of both our team and global employees visiting
- Partner with global HR and local leadership to support retention and engagement initiatives
- Manage the US site budget in partnership with global Finance
- Provide IT support to all on-site employees working collaboratively with our HQ IT team
Our take
Lightricks is an AI-first product company that's creating a range of photo and video editing apps, making visual content intuitive and accessible to individuals.
The company monetises its apps through paid subscription plans that unlock functionality. With 40 million monthly users and over 550 million downloads worldwide, Lightricks gained unicorn status back in July 2019.
Lightricks AI-powered photo and generation model LTXV is an open-source product that powers a suite of apps including Facetune, Photoleap and Videoleap. The company recently expanded into creator services with Popular Pays, which connects creators with brands.
With its video diffusion model LTXV and diverse range of products, the company is well poised to serve the growing demand for intuitive and user-friendly content creation software. In 2024, it announced the launch of LTX Studio, a platform powering AI short clip creation so that filmmakers can test how a storyline would play out before bringing it into production.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Jul 2019
$135m
SERIES C
Total funding: $305m
Company benefits
- 📈 Stock Options
- 🥰 Private Medical Insurance For You & Your Loved Ones
- 🤸🏻♂️ £750 p/a allowance for Wellbeing & Professional Development
- 💰 7% Matched Pension Contributions
- 🕺Weekly & Monthly Team Building Activities - Away days, Games Nights, Happy Hour, Pottery Making, Cocktail Workshops, and more
- 🍴Free lunch on-site, Monday-Friday with free breakfast, snacks & coffee!
- 🌍 Travel To Our Global Sites
- 🏝️ 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
- ❤️ Life Assurance
- 🚀 £3,000p/a Transport Allowance
- 🎂 Seasonal & Anniversary Vouchers
- 📍 Hybrid & Flexible working
- 🙌🏻 Central London office space
- 🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave
- 🚂 Season Ticket Loan
- 🤝 Volunteering Opportunities
Company values
- Create fun
- Invest in people
- Get things done
- Strong opinions, Loosely held
- Embrace change
Company HQ
Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Articles
Leadership
Zeev Farbman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem before co-founding Lightricks in 2013.
Nir Pochter
(Co-Founder & CMO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Yaron Inger
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously a lecturer in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Amit Goldstein
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously completed a PhD in computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lightricks
Iris Altman (Director of Engineering, Marketing Platform)
- Join us in creating something amazing at Lightricks, where our secret ingredient isn't just code or algorithms – it's the beautiful mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas that make our team unique. We're not just talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion; we're living it every day, watching it spark innovation and drive us to create products that touch millions. Here's how we're making this vision come to life: We've reimagined hiring to be naturally inclusive – our interviewers are trained to see beyond biases and spot raw talent in all its forms. Every job posting is carefully crafted to welcome diverse talent who can help us push boundaries and think differently. Learning never stops at Lightricks. Through engaging workshops and inspiring speaker sessions, we're constantly growing together, challenging our assumptions, and having those important conversations that move us forward. We create spaces for dialogue about issues that deeply affect our community. During Pride month, we amplify LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives, fostering understanding and inclusion. Our Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives go beyond recognition to provide education and support. These conversations are complemented by our year-round wellness programs, which recognise that true inclusion means supporting both the physical and mental wellbeing of every team member. We're also reaching beyond our walls, partnering with organisations that share our passion for diversity in tech, recently collaborating with PyLadies to host an enriching session for women in tech, bringing together bright minds to share knowledge and build connections. At Lightricks, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community where your unique perspective helps us push the boundaries of creativity. Come join us in building something extraordinary!
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