Production Manager – Graphic Production

Production Manager – Graphic Production

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in a hands-on, high-volume interactive web production environment (or equivalent), of which 3-5 years was in a senior role that included managing teams of various skill-sets and outputs
• Proven success in overseeing multiple projects and deliverables, with tight deadlines and wider cross-functional dependancies
• Ability to problem-solve, track priorities and multi-task efficiently within a fast-paced creative environment which requires constant adaptability and flexibility
• Deep understanding of web-production workflow, best practices as it relates to design, dev, QA, GEO localization and transcreation
• Proficient in all up-to-date graphics applications (Adobe Suite, etc.), design, typography and art-working sensibilities
• Solid understanding of HTML, Javascript, CSS, Sketch, and GiT
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest market and software trends as it relates to graphic production
• Excellent project management, time management, written and verbal communication skills with experience employing Agile and Waterfall project management techniques
• Self-directed, detail oriented, problem solver, with a sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure
• Able to balance assertiveness and sensitivity, diplomacy and patience, while promoting communication and teamwork
• Comfortable working behind the scenes, and independently without supervision
• Impeccable eye for detail, strong production values, creative ingenuity with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Undertake production activities in support product launches and other marketing programs, when necessary
• Ability to learn new software as needs arise
• Active member of Hogarth California leadership team
• Partners with Senior Management, Operations and HR to establish and communicate company strategy and policy

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of 20-30 people
• Manages client partner relationships – key project escalation for their studio
• Responsible for planning team assignments, and communicating project goals, schedules, deadlines, and other information to the project team members, and internal/external stakeholders
• Establishes project schedules, resources and project staffing. Maintains these and other supporting documents to track and report on project’s status and overall progress/completion
• Proactively identifies project risks and develops mitigation plans to address them
• Liaison between departments to communicate GP standards and process
• Collaborates with Head of Graphic Production Services to establish studio strategy, goals and expectations, define resource needs, determine process improvements, and implement change
• Manages team process, workflows, and optimization to ensure deliverables meet Hogarth’s and the client’s quality standards
• Guides individual Team Leads and Graphic Production Artists’ overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, assist with resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the team
• Evaluate and learn individual artist strengths; help develop cross utilization of resources to promote an effective workflow
• Oversees documentation and training
• Responsible for mentoring and career development of all staff within their GP vertical
• Lead by example and participate in culture development and management
• Work with automation engineer to define and build tools for workflow automations and process improvements for all outputs
• Acts independently and proactively to problem-solve and identify risk areas in all aspects of internal and vendor production and recommends course adjustments as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.