David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.
The position of Art/Content Producer is an integral part of the Integrated Production Department. Eligible candidates must have a proven track record for producing content with a focus on still photography, illustration and CGI. This candidate should be comfortable executing a wide range of creative projects from content production e.g. food shoot, creative retouching, and static image shoot for social media. In order to qualify for the position of Art/Content Producer the right candidate must:
- Be able to take on projects on their own with minimal oversight. They should know what to do when they are briefed on a project how to structure complex projects. As a member of the team, this individual should be a self-starter, be able to self-manage while keeping stakeholders informed of their project status, conflicts, risks, solutions, etc.
- Know how to review creative executions through the lens of production and deliver constructive critical thought if such executions are not feasible. Have the ability to collaboratively solve feasibility concerns with solution-oriented thinking. Have the ability to effortlessly bring creative work to life while balancing creative requirements and production realities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts from the other disciplines they collaborate with - Including but not limited to technology, creative, strategy, and account management.
- Be a skilled communicator, often being responsible for articulating complex situations and technical information in a manner that can be understood by clients and Agency personnel. They must be able to manage their time effectively in order to handle the number of demands upon them, including the proper prioritization of tasks and responsibilities.
- Work with Account Management teams to plan and prioritize deliverables and ensuring our work meets client objectives.
- Efficiently suggest and select the correct resources (either internal or third-party vendors) for their projects and bring those solutions to the MD Integrated Production & Technology and subsequently creative and business leads. They must be able to manage these teams/companies according to the production plan and be able to mediate conflicts should they arise and collaborate with the more senior members of the team to resolve any issues before they become detrimental to the project plan.
- Ensure the delivery of the highest quality work on time and on budget and the ability to discern the quality and stability of our digital deliverables.
- Be highly organized and an expert of their projects whether it be budget, calendar or location of working files.
- Be solutions oriented and calm under pressure.
The Senior Art/Content Producer reports into the Managing Director, Integrated Production & Technology.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
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- Take on multiple integrated, multi-track projects simultaneously while understanding project priorities in the context of agency and client expectations.
- Must be able to forecast production budgets, level of effort, resource requirements, and risk assessments for projects. Must be able to put this information into a clear presentation for internal and client stakeholders.
- Plan and manage internal and external production resources across several productions.
- Enforcement of production process and best practices for production, technology, and digital design.
- Keep senior members of the production team informed of project status and seeking consultation from them on a regular basis.
- Maintain and foster relationships with third-party production companies and technology partners, and must have the ability to identify appropriate third party production companies, technology partners for specific projects as needed.
- Must have the ability to work proactively and independently to manage communications in all levels of the organization.
Other Responsibilities Include:
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- Stock art management:
- Price and negotiate stock art
- Create estimates and purchase orders, and process invoices and approvals
- Purchase images
- Search and download high-resolution stock files
- Maintain agency’s DAM [digital asset management system]
- Asset management:
- Manage and organize the art production file server
- Work closely with the asset manager to maintain the asset library
- Other duties:
- Coordinate photo shows with vendors to review new work
- Oversee in-house productions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- 5+ years of work experience as a Art/Content Producer in a creative agency, client-side marketing team, or production company.
- Experience managing content (photography, illustration, retouching, CGI, etc.) production projects with third-party vendors.
- Experience in a web based digital asset management tools, and how to organize and manage rights for produced assets.
- Understanding of business affairs process and know when to involve them in the product life cycle. [Knowledge of SAG a plus]
- Experience with third party cost controllers, and ability to manage multiple production bids with multiple vendors.
- Knowledge of best in class, and up and coming content creators, photographers, and other relevent third party production services.
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