Image ComicsRemote
Marketing Design Manager
United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$75,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
CMYK print production processResolution specificationsLayout designFile sizing and quality controlFile conversion for web and social mediaG-SuiteAdobe SuiteSupervisory experienceClient-service attitudeProject managementSales
About this role
Image Comics is a prominent comic book and graphic novel publisher seeking a Marketing Design Manager. The role involves overseeing the design and production of the company's digital catalog and marketing materials while managing support staff and collaborating with the Sales and Marketing departments.
Responsibilities:
- Primarily responsible for the overall design and production of the company’s monthly digital catalog and working closely with the Sales and Marketing departments in implementing design feedback, corrections, and updates to the pages from start to finish
- Responsible for designing all Marketing materials, such as: bookmarks, posters, convention signage, print catalogs, advertisements, Website banners, social media graphics, etc., as the need arises
- Supervisory responsibility for 1-2 support staff employees
Requirements:
- Well-versed in the CMYK print production process and specifications including: resolution, layout, file sizing/quality, and navigating different uploading procedures as well as converting files to web-res/social media-ready content
- Able to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment (the production lifecycle of a comic book can be as short a turnaround as 2 or fewer weeks) while maintaining high standards of quality and a strong creator focus/client-service attitude
- Must have a deep understanding of and expert-level working knowledge of G-Suite and Adobe-Suite
- Able to effectively and efficiently manage and direct the work of support staff employees
- Team player willing to multi-task and provide backup production/light design to clients when the need arises
- Must be a highly organized, self-starter with an ability to 'manage up' and a talent for pivoting and streamlining processes in a high velocity environment
- A collaborative worker with an aptitude for follow-up and follow-through when supporting teammates
- Must have experience in and be comfortable with managing 1-2 support staff employees
- Five years experience in comic book print production or a related field preferred
- Knowledge of the comics and graphic novel industry and prior supervisory experience is a plus