Nicolehollis is hiring: Production Designer in San Francisco

Production Designer Department: Overhead (Graphic Design) Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Francisco, CA Reporting To: Design Director Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 / year Description The studio of NICOLEHOLLIS is looking for a talented, creative and proactive Production Designer to join our team. Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and likes to contribute their own big ideas to the mix. You have an affinity for content creation, both in graphic design and short form video media production. The Adobe Creative Suite is your main set of tools with proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat. Your experience spans both web and digital platforms, such as social media and website creation. Experience with professional photography is preferred. You possess excellent typography, layout and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask effectively. You are self-motivated to carry design concepts through to final production. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DESIGN & PRODUCTION (70%) Initiate brand components and guidelines across all existing communications Develop and produce graphic and video materials in various forms such as physical, digital graphics, print, video, motion graphics, and/or photography format Ability to develop and implement a corporate social media strategy on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook. Design and produce engaging social media content Produce and maintain all internal digital document and presentation templates Produce and support Retail department in developing products, brand, photography, web design and development Prepare all image files for digital and print use, including retouching, file naming and sizing according to studio art direction Work with Director to develop, design, implement, refine and produce creative concepts/solutions through final execution Ensure all electronic files are built responsibly (smallest size, proper naming conventions, error free); conduct pre-flight quality checks on all source files Support Director to research and supervise pre-selected/approved creative resources (printers, illustrators, photographers, etc.) Understand basic print production process and different printing techniques (lithography, letterpress, embossing, engraving, etc.) Maintain expertise in appropriate and latest design and production software (Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing software, basic HTML capabilities, etc.) Ability to adapt to fast-paced industry trends and needs Help organize, monitor archives, and maintain files on the server MARKETING (10%) Resize, retouch, and prep photos for presentations, award submissions, etc. Help Director produce speaking presentations for conference and market appearances Assist as needed with advertising design and marketing materials Monitor and update company website as necessary. Tasks include: uploading prepared portfolio images and updating text content CLIENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10%) Coordinate with Program Director and Operations Director on issues related to adhering to and monitoring of project budgets, schedules and scope of work/revisions GENERAL STUDIO RESPONSIBILITIES/ADMINISTRATION (10%) Attend and contribute honest input during performance reviews to ensure your own professional development and define and understand yearly and quarterly personal goals Enter all hours (billable and non-billable) daily and accurately in time-keeping system Participate in marketing and staff meetings Contribute to environment that is efficient, professional, proactive, and team oriented QUALIFICATIONS, CORE COMPETENCIES, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS Proficient with technology, Microsoft Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, (Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects are a plus) Basic to Intermediate HTML capabilities Awareness of and experience with social media BS/BA degree, ideally a Graphic Design, or commensurate experience with at least 3-6 years of Graphics Design experience Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues Good people skills; relate well on phone and in person; demonstrate patience and kindness in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and agency leaders Excellent organizational skills; work well in a fast-paced environment Self-starter with ability to maintain composure while juggling multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines Team player who is flexible and adaptable to changing needs Accuracy and attention to detail Strategic and analytical thinker Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, sense of humor CORE COMPETENCIES Task Focus: Delivers legendary service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectations Ethics & Integrity: Adheres to Company’s values, beliefs, and principles of innovation and excellence in design Composure: Remains calm, maintains perspective, and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situations Personal Learning: Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills, and experiences Dealing with Ambiguity: Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities Decision-Making: Makes keen, timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment Interpersonal Savvy: Builds effective relationships with all people—up, down and sideways, inside and outside of the Company Results Oriented: Proactive attitude; Gets results and achieves goals PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position will be working in a typical office setting, with no extremes in temperature or lighting Applicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and should be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations needed should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and/or the interview process Ability to lift 25lbs and transport items in and out of vehicles. Ability to work on feet/run errands for 4+ hours per day as needed. Ability to sit at a desk for 6+ hours per day BENEFITS Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) Safe Harbor Matching Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Transit Management Account Pre-Tax Traditional IRA Savings Account Monthly Cell Phone Use Allowance Monthly Fitness Allowance Professional Development Allowance Supplemental Parental Leave Benefits Paid Time Off #J-18808-Ljbffr