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Full timeTo 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.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal:
Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.
Accomplish production and prepress work by:
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.
Coordinate IVP art licensing by:
Purchasing rights-managed images as necessary.
Submitting invoices to accounting.
Communicating and maintaining art databases.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by:
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).
Communicate with project sponsors and other contacts by:
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
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Any other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
Associate Degree in Art or Design preferred
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
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience required as described in the section below (dependent on the level of the position posted). Relevant higher education will be taken into account and may reduce the experience required.
LEVELS IN JOB FAMILY (POSTING WILL STATE THE RELEVANT LEVEL AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSTING)
Associate Production Artist, Level 4, non-exempt
The Associate Production Artist is responsible for all the duties listed above and is preferred to have at least 1 year of experience working with print files.
Production Artist I, Level 5, exempt
The Production Artist I is responsible for all the duties listed above and may also be involved in designing, leading team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions when applicable. A Production Artist I is preferred to have at least 3 years of prior design or production experience.
Production Artist II, Level 6, exempt
The Production Artist II is responsible for all the duties listed above and may also be involved in designing, leading team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions when applicable. A Production Artist II is required to have at least 5 years of design or production experience.
Senior Production Artist, Level 7, exempt
The Senior Production Artist, in addition to the qualifications listed above, must have at least 8 years of design and/or production experience, a demonstrated ability to train and mentor team members, and must demonstrate expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, text and page layout, photo manipulation, editing, and processing. Beyond the major responsibilities above, the Senior Production Artist will assist the Managing Editor in leading, coaching, and training other individuals within and outside the department in a variety of areas as well as lead projects and processes as assigned.
External Candidates: Please see visit the Careers Hub at ivpress.com/jobs-and-internships to complete your online application.
For Internal Candidates Only: Please apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) matching contributions
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedule
Flexible spending accounts
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity:
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.
Skills Required
- Affirmation of InterVarsity's Statement of Faith
- Portfolio of recent work
- Competence in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Photoshop
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and work independently
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in remote and hybrid environments using cloud-based project management software
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
- Prudence with confidential information
- Associate degree in Art or Design
- At least one year of experience working with print files
- Experience with HTML
- Experience with Microsoft Teams and ClickUp
- Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and National Staff Conference every three years
What We Do
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is an evangelical Christian non-profit campus ministry dedicated to establishing and advancing witnessing communities of students and faculty on college campuses. Its mission is to help individuals follow Jesus as Savior and Lord, growing in love for God and His Word, while developing critical thinking, leadership, and cross-cultural skills to transform campuses and develop world changers.
