Associate Production Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide graphic production expertise and administrative assistance to the creative director, graphic designer, and internal stakeholders.

• Create marketing asset designs for digital platforms including Amazon, social media, and websites.

• Design and produce author support materials such as PowerPoint templates and author videos.

• Prepare front covers and distribute them to archives and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with external vendors for the completion and distribution of front covers.

• Oversee the design, proofing, and production of back covers and audiobook covers.

• Update backlist title covers for reprints.

• Deliver print-ready production files to printing vendors.

• Approve production proofs.

• Distribute digital author photos to archives and stakeholders.

• Implement and maintain IVP’s visual identity and branding.

• Support the Bynder archive and collaborate with the IVP Production Artist managing the archive.

• Acquire rights-managed images as needed.

• Submit invoices to the accounting department.

• Maintain art databases.

• Assist designers and keep organized systems, equipment, and Microsoft Teams workspaces.

• Manage digital assets and uphold electronic archives of graphic files and other materials.

• Complete assigned projects within the designated time frame and in the required print or digital formats.

• Execute team administrative tasks.

• Cultivate relationships with print vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Respond to email inquiries, calendar invitations, and instant messages.

• Collaborate with graphic designers and other teams on specified projects.

• Perform additional duties as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith.

• Associate Degree in Art or Design preferred.

• Portfolio showcasing recent work.

• Tech-savvy and a quick learner.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience with HTML is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and ClickUp is a plus.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage workload and work independently.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Capable of working and communicating effectively in a remote and hybrid environment using cloud-based project management software.

• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven atmosphere.

• Proven ability and commitment to collaborate in a diverse team setting.

• Discretion with confidential information.

• Willingness to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, and the National Staff Conference every three years, approximately Jan. 2-7.

• At least 1 year of experience working with print files is preferred for Associate Production Artist, Level 4.

• External candidates are required to complete an online application.

• Candidates must align with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

• 403(b) matching contributions.

• Dental insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee discounts.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Professional development assistance.

• Vision insurance.