Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of leader-member exchange (LMX) and employee learning orientation on employee innovative work behavior (IWB) through creative self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach: Data have been collected from 337 employees and 137 direct managers from manufacturing sector. A hierarchical linear model has been used to test the hypotheses. Findings: Results showed that LMX and employee learning orientation are positively related to employees' IWB, and these relationships are mediated by creative self-efficacy. Originality/value: This study expands previous results by empirically testing how LMX and employee learning orientation influence employees' IWB through creative self-efficacy.