[Hiring] Associate Production Artist @InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Role Description

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press (IVP), this position provides graphic production expertise and administrative support to the creative director, graphic designer, and internal stakeholders to effectively introduce titles into the marketplace and positively represent the IVP brand.

Major Responsibilities

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.
• Accomplish production and prepress work by:
  • Preparing marketing asset designs for digital channels (Amazon, social media, websites).
  • Designing and preparing additional author support assets as assigned (PowerPoint templates, author videos, etc.).
  • Preparing front covers as assigned and distributing to archives and stakeholders.
  • Coordinating with external vendors regarding the completion and distribution of front covers.
  • Shepherding back covers and audiobook covers as assigned through the design, proofing, and production process.
  • Preparing backlist title cover updates for reprints.
  • Delivering print-ready production files to print vendors.
  • Signing off on production proofs.
  • Distributing digital author photos to archives and stakeholders.
  • Implementing and upholding the visual identity and brand of IVP.
  • Supporting Bynder archive and working with the IVP Production Artist who oversees the archive.
• Coordinate IVP art licensing by:
  • Purchasing rights-managed images as necessary.
  • Submitting invoices to accounting.
  • Communicating and maintaining art databases.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by:
  • Providing support to the Designers.
  • Working to ensure order and organization of systems, equipment, and Microsoft Teams workspaces.
  • Supporting digital asset management, creating, and maintaining electronic archives of graphic files including stock photography, icons, logos, author photos, book covers, and other assets.
  • Completing assigned projects within the allocated time.
  • Performing team administrative duties to support the work of the team.
  • Completing final output for assigned projects in necessary format (print or digital).
• Communicate with project sponsors and other contacts by:
  • Building relationships with print vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Responding to e-mail inquiries, calendar invites, and instant messaging.
  • Working in partnership with other teams, including graphic designers, on specified projects.
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith.
• Associate Degree in Art or Design preferred.
• Portfolio of recent work.
• Tech-savvy and quick learner.
• Competent in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience with HTML is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and ClickUp a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and work independently.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work and communicate well in remote and hybrid environment using cloud-based project management software.
• Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment.
• Prudence with confidential information.
• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, Dec. 26-Jan. 1, and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan. 2-7.

Requirements

• Experience required as described in the section below (dependent on the level of the position posted).
• Relevant higher education will be taken into account and may reduce the experience required.

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.