Graphic Production Team Lead

WPP Production•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$71 - $79•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Graphic Production Lead to oversee teams of production artists responsible for web graphic creation for product launches and updates. The ideal candidate will have project management skills, along with graphic design experience, Photoshop expertise, web or HTML email production experience, organizational and leadership skill, and an eye for detail.

Requirements

6+ years experience in a hands-on, high-volume interactive web production environment (or equivalent)
Proven track record of effectively partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to build and deliver creative tech experiences to be used in animations and webpages
Deep understanding of web-production workflow, best practices as it relates to design, dev, QA, GEO localization and transcreation
Experience in a management or leadership role for web or graphic design
Strong project management, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
Ability to handle multiple projects within tight deadlines, effectively problem-solve, and manage expectations accordingly
Able to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate to ensure project goals are met and ensure efficient handoffs carried out
Ability to develop and optimize workflows, as well as establish and enforce cross-functional frameworks and standards
Photoshop expertise, including creating files for web production with strict adhesion graphic design standards
Excellent design, typography and art-working sensibilities applicable to interactive web pages, HTML emails, and banners
Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, asset optimization, Sketch, GiT and general web publishing knowledge
Experience in UI/UX design and a firm understanding of 3D practices
Familiarity with CMS, image and eDAM
Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment; works well under pressure
Resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented with a high energy and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the workloads of graphic production artists, ensuring they have all the information they need, and all project work meets Hogarth’s and the client’s quality standards
Communicate with other Team Leads to ensure optimum use of resources
Work closely with producers, traffic, design, development, content management, and international teams to deliver on project goals and timelines, and ensure efficient file handoffs for localization
Structure Photoshop comps to optimize efficient production and localization workflows using slices, smart objects, and layer comps
Maintain version control system and manage team QC process
Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that layout, images, text, and links are flawless
Identify and help implement opportunities for process, automation, design, file format, and technical improvements
Responsible for writing, updating and delivering training materials for existing and flex resource
Maintain a work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest calibre of skilled Graphic Production professionals