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Production Designer
Department :
Overhead (Graphic Design)
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : San Francisco, CA
Reporting To : Design Director
Compensation :
95,000 - $120,000 / year
Description
The studio of NICOLEHOLLIS is looking for a talented, creative and proactive Production Designer to join our team. Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and likes to contribute their own big ideas to the mix. You have an affinity for content creation, both in graphic design and short form video media production. The Adobe Creative Suite is your main set of tools with proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. Your experience spans both web and digital platforms, such as social media and website creation. Experience with professional photography is preferred. You possess excellent typography, layout and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask effectively. You are self-motivated to carry design concepts through to final production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIGN & PRODUCTION (70%)Initiate brand components and guidelines across all existing communicationsDevelop and produce graphic and video materials in various forms such as physical, digital graphics, print, video, motion graphics, and / or photography formatAbility to develop and implement a corporate social media strategy on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook. Design and produce engaging social media contentProduce and maintain all internal digital document and presentation templatesProduce and support Retail department in developing products, brand, photography, web design and developmentPrepare all image files for digital and print use, including retouching, file naming and sizing according to studio art directionWork with Director to develop, design, implement, refine and produce creative concepts / solutions through final executionEnsure all electronic files are built responsibly (smallest size, proper naming conventions, error free); conduct pre-flight quality checks on all source filesSupport Director to research and supervise pre-selected / approved creative resources (printers, illustrators, photographers, etc.)Understand basic print production process and different printing techniques (lithography, letterpress, embossing, engraving, etc.)Maintain expertise in appropriate and latest design and production software (Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing software, basic HTML capabilities, etc.)Ability to adapt to fast-paced industry trends and needsHelp organize, monitor archives, and maintain files on the serverMARKETING (10%)
Resize, retouch, and prep photos for presentations, award submissions, etc.Help Director produce speaking presentations for conference and market appearancesAssist as needed with advertising design and marketing materialsMonitor and update company website as necessary. Tasks include : uploading prepared portfolio images and updating text contentCLIENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10%)
Coordinate with Program Director and Operations Director on issues related to adhering to and monitoring of project budgets, schedules and scope of work / revisionsGENERAL STUDIO RESPONSIBILITIES / ADMINISTRATION (10%)
Attend and contribute honest input during performance reviews to ensure your own professional development and define and understand yearly and quarterly personal goalsEnter all hours (billable and non-billable) daily and accurately in time-keeping systemParticipate in marketing and staff meetingsContribute to environment that is efficient, professional, proactive, and team orientedQUALIFICATIONS, CORE COMPETENCIES, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient with technology, Microsoft Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, (Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects are a plus)Basic to Intermediate HTML capabilitiesAwareness of and experience with social mediaBS / BA degree, ideally a Graphic Design, or commensurate experience with at least 3-6 years of Graphics Design experienceAbility to effectively collaborate with colleaguesGood people skills; relate well on phone and in person; demonstrate patience and kindness in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and agency leadersExcellent organizational skills; work well in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter with ability to maintain composure while juggling multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlinesTeam player who is flexible and adaptable to changing needsAccuracy and attention to detailStrategic and analytical thinkerPersonal qualities of integrity, credibility, sense of humorCORE COMPETENCIES
Task Focus : Delivers legendary service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectationsEthics & Integrity : Adheres to Company's values, beliefs, and principles of innovation and excellence in designComposure : Remains calm, maintains perspective, and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situationsPersonal Learning : Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills, and experiencesDealing with Ambiguity : Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing prioritiesDecision-Making : Makes keen, timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgmentInterpersonal Savvy : Builds effective relationships with all people-up, down and sideways, inside and outside of the CompanyResults Oriented : Proactive attitude; Gets results and achieves goalsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position will be working in a typical office setting, with no extremes in temperature or lightingApplicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and should be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations needed should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and / or the interview processAbility to lift 25lbs and transport items in and out of vehicles. Ability to work on feet / run errands for 4 hours per day as needed. Ability to sit at a desk for 6 hours per dayBENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage401(k) Safe Harbor MatchingPre-Tax Flexible Spending AccountPre-Tax Transit Management AccountPre-Tax Traditional IRA Savings AccountMonthly Cell Phone Use AllowanceMonthly Fitness AllowanceProfessional Development AllowanceSupplemental Parental Leave BenefitsPaid Time Off
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
