Associate Production Artist (IVP)

InterVarsity Press

41d•Remote

About The Position

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press (IVP), this position provide 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.

Requirements

Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
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

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Art or Design preferred
at least 1 year of experience working with print files

Responsibilities

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 distributed 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.
Purchasing rights-managed images as necessary.
Submitting invoices to accounting.
Communicating and maintaining art databases.
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).
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