Freelance Production Manger

Art Machine, a division of Trailer Park Group, is a fully integrated advertising agency dedicated to building fans for brands and entertainment properties. We have built a great reputation on award-winning creative, great service, and a fun and energetic culture—and we may be looking for you to join our team! 

We are looking for a seasoned Freelance Production Manager who is very organized with the ability to wear multiple hats. 

IMPORTANT CALL-OUTS:

• Must be located on the West Coast.
• This role starts as soon as possible, so quick availability is helpful. 
• This freelance role will work between Xmas and Nye (12/26 - 12/31).
• Remote, west coast only, may be late hours 8a-9pm. 
• Please note that this freelance position will be paid via W2 payroll by Trailer Park Group. 

Duties will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Liaise between a 12-person production team and account teams, creative teams and vendors.
• Receive, review and distribute art assets for each project.
• Guide creative development and execution from in-house and freelance production staff, stepping in as the hands-on Production Artist when needed.
• Establish project schedules and maintain on-time accountability.
• Ensure all resource and budget allocations meet the scope of work for each project.
• Route layouts and proofs, when necessary, for internal approvals.
• Proofread, preflight and release all mechanicals to ensure quality of work.
• Supervise mockups, decks and portfolio production for client presentations.
• Monitor digital file guidelines, naming convention protocol and file sharing processes.

Requirements include the following:

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Result-oriented and customer-focused with a passion for the creative and production processes.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with clients, vendors and internal account teams.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Consistent follow-through ability to traffic communication and ensure project accuracy.
• Strong computer skills and hands-on understanding of the latest Adobe Creative Suite.
• Thorough understanding of the pre-press and printing processes.
• A creative point of view, a “can-do” attitude and a “what’s next” mentality.
• 5+ years production background a must. Agency experience preferred.

We can't wait to learn more about you.  Apply today!