Design Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Manager, Production is responsible for coordinating and supporting Sony Masterworks creative workflow across video, digital, social and print packaging. They will work closely with the VP, Creative to manage operations and deliverables with internal stakeholders, external freelancers and vendors while coordinating production schedules and artwork with the production department for all album releases.

What you'll do:
• Work closely with VP, Creative to guide, manage and schedule the production of all creative across all channels.
• Maintain and coordinate workflow scheduling for distribution, approvals and deliverables.
• Provide project updates to VP, Creative, production, freelancers, vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Make small final adjustments to artwork (print packaging, video assets, etc.) and provide accurate pre-press and vendor file preparation as well maintain digital files, workflow and organize cloud storage.
• Create and maintain a production calendar.
• Coordinate photo/video shoots and be able to travel/help on set when needed.
• Manage operations, including scheduling, vendor management, preparing artwork agreements, submitting, and coding invoices and tracking payments.
• Packaging artwork conversion.

Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Have a producer mindset and willingness to roll up sleeves and problem solve.
• Self-motivated, accountable and empathic to every aspect of project management and communication with artists, management and freelance talent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in either video production, social media content, graphic design/print production, or creative/content producer role. A background in media, music or entertainment is preferred but not required.
• General understanding of the design, motion, digital, social media, video and print production process and knowledge of digital marketing.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and collaborating with vendors.
• Strong communication, organization and operational skills with superior attention to detail.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)
• Knowledge of digital/web/asset production (social media), and video/motion design production.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to organize and manage changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Major plus if you have any hands-on Premiere video editing skills or After Effects skills, video/motion production experience or graphic design skills.
• Major plus if you have any 4/c print production experience.

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess