Senior Custom Art Manager

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People Inc. Travel Content (PITC) is looking for a Senior Custom Art Manager to be a strong contributor on a robust, well-established print and digital client base. Based in Des Moines and reporting to the Photo Director, this position will be an instrumental part of a small team of visual creators in building award-winning travel-focused branded content programs. The ideal candidate for this role will keep projects on trend, on track and on budget. They must have a collaborative spirit and an energetic but professional demeanor. This role will be encouraged to always strive to over-deliver, both internally and externally. As a part of a growing team, this individual will have consistent interaction with our reliable, vastly talented Imaging Center and the color correction workflow. We are looking for someone with stand-out creative, technical and professional skills who is also prepared to get their hands dirty in every step as needed.

Hybrid 3x a week- (Des Moines) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• 30%:  Build branded content programs that align with PITC's portfolio of brands and custom content programs that support client needs

• 30%:  Design for print and digital destination travel clients, maintaining cohesive visual and thematic styles for a large variety of projects and campaigns

• 15%:  Proactively engage in tourism marketing trends, technology and design packaging, never settling for the same.  Track internal and external successes.  

• 15%:  Project Management:  Establish and maintain timelines, respecting budgets and co-leaders, and being flexible to client needs with an open mind and level-headed perspective.  Communicate directly, thoroughly and transparently with the team, including editorial counterparts.  Be accountable, organized, and goal-oriented.

• 10%:  Assist in creating visually arresting pitches for clients and agencies

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience with photo and video asset management, production, or support 

• Experience with branded content and direct-to-client creative

• Lifestyle photography production experience; within the travel and tourism vertical is a bonus

• Experience reinventing and developing multi- or cross-platform brands

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and art direct color correction on photos

• Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills (tech savvy)

• A curiosity to learn about and showcase a variety of destinations

• A desire to share in both the hard work and the success

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to be a positive force for People Inc. Travel Content, internally and externally in client-facing opportunities

% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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