Art Production Manager

$69,992 - $79,997/Yr

Kcrw - Santa Monica, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Santa Monica, CA
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

KCRW is seeking an Art Production Manager who will play a pivotal role in representing the visual branding of KCRW as a multi-platform media and culture brand. This position is essential in elevating and maintaining the visual language across various programs and events, digital advertising, newsletters, membership, and merchandise. The Art Production Manager will report directly to the Art Director and will be responsible for a range of creative tasks that contribute to the overall aesthetic and branding of KCRW. The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and passionate about culture and visual trends, with a diverse skill set that includes hand illustration, poster and print graphics, and typographic title treatments. They will be involved in conceiving and executing marketing campaigns and events from inception to production, collaborating with guest artists, and managing day-to-day graphic requests from multiple departments. Additionally, the Art Production Manager will coordinate photo shoots for merchandise and artists, present visual concepts, supervise and design promotional assets, and maintain design department protocols while working closely with various departments including Digital, Communications, Events, Membership, and Programming. This role is ideal for someone who is a fan of KCRW and is excited about the opportunity to enhance the independent voice of culture in Southern California. This is a full-time, non-exempt position within the SAG-AFTRA Bargaining Unit, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design cutting-edge creative assets to support podcasts, live streams, events, newsletters, and social media accounts with compelling typography and clean design.
  • Help to keep production workflow moving in the Art Department using Monday.com and other organization methods.
  • Concept/create moodboards for events/merch campaigns.
  • Design eye-catching banners with high conversion rates to promote new shows, podcasts, events, pledge drives, and live music performances.
  • Design and illustrate exciting artwork for branded merchandise including shirts, jackets, mugs, totes, hats, pins, and collectibles.
  • Work with multiple departments on a wide range of graphic needs.
  • Coordinate photoshoots for merchandise, artist performances, and more.
  • Creating/resizing banner suites for web, social media, newsletters.
  • Help manage/oversee freelancers, as well as organizing contracts/invoices.
  • Help project manage various tasks.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of design experience; in a collaborative, company setting is a plus.
  • Expert ability using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
  • Experience with Google Docs, Dropbox, and Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Experience using Monday.com is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of photo/art licenses.
  • Expert in use of typography, color theory, hierarchy, composition, and layout.
  • Ability to make creative decisions and take ownership of projects.
  • Knowledge of design and art history to understand and play with references.
  • Comfortable with thinking out of the box and 'breaking' design rules when needed.
  • Knowledge of apparel/merch production process is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bonus: After Effects, Animated GIFs, Adobe Premiere.
  • Collaborative spirit.
  • Organized and attention to detail.
  • Strong in conceptual thinking and the ability to create brand visual systems.
  • Interest/understanding of how metrics and trends play a role in design.
  • Self-starter with the ability to set and meet reasonable deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

  • 403(b) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b)
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Sick leave award
  • Vacation leave accrual
  • Paid holidays
  • Hybrid work schedule for select positions
  • Eligible for overtime and premium working holiday pay rate
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