Art Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Tecstone Granite based in Columbus OH is one of the largest Granite Monument wholesalers in the USA. Established in 1987, it has an exciting and strong family culture and sense of passion towards excelling in everything it does.

The Art Department is responsible for marrying customers design expectations with Sandblasting and laser etching capabilities for the purpose of applying decoration and lettering to stone surface. This is a process that has evolved over time from techniques handed down from generation to generation.

Essential Functions :

Prepare new orders and schedule to artists for drawing through company systems

Monitor status of art schedule and coordinate art drawing / processing of orders to company defined timeframe, communicate any changes to ensure customer requirements are met

Interface with customers via Phone or Email to resolve issues

Define and implement new scheduling tools and techniques which improve quality and efficiency of Art Order processing

Collaborate with colleagues (Art, Sales Support and Production) to ensure Art drawing / proof meets the requirements of Customer and Production

Establish and communicate goals and objectives to the team-ensure KPIs are obtained

Participate in annual budget process, analyze budget vs actual variances, monitor and approve department expense.

Identify new team members and coordinate their on-boarding / training process.

Conduct annual reviews for all Art department staff- exception for Laser Etching Manager

Participate in management meetings to assist in the achievement of corporate level goals and objectives

Analyze internal processes to continually shorten draw time / order processing time while safeguarding accuracy

Assist customers with the use of GOLD design tool including the construction of renderings using the system. Management of the GOLD program administration.

Knowledge & Experience :

10 years of management experience preferred

5 years of industry experience preferred

Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals

Bachelors degree in business, Art & Design, or related field preferred

MBA preferred

Strong layout skills, attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Thrive on open and welcomed constructive criticism

Familiar with Zoom and Microsoft Teams which are all programs used in staff training

Job Specific Competencies :

Highly organized

Time management

Self-motivated

Problem solving skills

Personal Competencies :

Smart, Hungry to Learn, Humble, Driven and Passionate, Excellent Communication Skills, Well Presented, Highly Organized and Enthusiastic.

Certifications / Licenses / Registrations

Experience with ERP Systems

Experience with MS Office tools

Familiar with MBNA Design Specialist and Certified Memorialist designation

Core Values : Flexibility

Agility

Modesty

Integrity

Love

Excellence

Execution

Physical Requirements : Must be able to sit for long periods of time, must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment : Office Environment. On an as needed basis, may need to enter the Production Floor (PPE requirements necessary)

Work Schedule : Monday Friday

8 : 00am- 5 : 00pm or as determined with Direct Report / Production Group Needs

Travel Required : N / A

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.