Production Designer Senior

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an exceptional senior production designer for our Creative Services team in Communications & Marketing here at AEP. The ideal candidate will serve as our lead photographer and production designer and assist with all aspects of video production. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, have an exceptional sense of humor and possess a never-ending hunger to continually improve their craft. We are creators and problem-solvers. We thrive on the opportunity to shape one of the most influential brands in the energy industry to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. Our workplace prioritizes teamwork, and we promote personal and professional growth. We’re recognized as one of the best places to work by the Human Rights Campaign, Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and Forbes Magazine, among many others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in visual communications, video or video production, or photography.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in visual communications, photography, or video production in a corporate, broadcast or agency environment, or equivalent experience.
Candidates must be willing to travel. This job includes 15-20% travel.
There is a physical requirement for lifting or pushing gear and travel boxes that could exceed 40-50 lbs, during travel for production and live events.
Must be able to work through long and physical production days.
Possess portfolio/website that showcases a strong grasp of photography and video production standards.
Previous expertise in photography and video production tools, and proven ability to manage projects throughout life cycles.
Strong creative thinking and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Lead the capture of professional photography, including coordination, retouching, resizing and enhancing images for a wide range of projects.
Lead our production design efforts for both photography and video projects. This could include selecting and assembling proper equipment, choosing props, assisting with set design, coordinating talent and locations, reserving and/or renting equipment, and suggesting creative or practical changes to scripts or storyboards to help improve production value.
Assist in the creation of professional videos, providing production capability for our full pre-post video production pipeline.
Assist in the production of professional webcasts and live events for use by executives and employee groups around the company.
Own our digital asset management systems and ensures our photography and video assets are up-to-date.
Maintain our video technology, including our video production studio and photography gear.