Manager, Graphics Operations

Purpose

Wildcard is seeking an experienced Manager, Graphics Operations for our Motion Graphics department. Candidates must have professional experience in working with a Motion Graphics team, preferably within the movie marketing industry. Must have a positive can-do attitude, be proactive, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be able to take initiative, as well as, manage time within a fast-paced environment where deadlines and challenges constantly evolve. Post-Production experience is a must!

Job Responsibilities

• Support Head of Graphics in managing a team and prioritizing resources on a daily and weekly basis.
• Communicate proactively with Producers and Stakeholders outside of the department on status of active and ongoing requests.
• Anticipate and forecast incoming jobs, schedule resources accordingly to deliver assets to meet client deadlines. 
• Optimize most efficient use of resources by prioritizing daily, weekly and monthly assignments for design and production teams.
• Maintain efficient workflow using internal tools, and work with the Operations team to develop and institute improvements and additional tools.
• Actively manage scheduling of freelance/on-demand talent based on needs of department and company.
• Work with the Head of Graphics to evaluate and improve upon department operations, seeking feedback and cooperation within and outside of the department.
• Track resources in Asana on multiple, simultaneous projects to ensure load leveling, utmost efficiency, cost effectiveness, and superior creative solutions.
• Onboard, train and provide on-going support to Graphics Producers & Coordinators to maintain a high quality bar for execution.
• Inspire creativity and excellent work habits.
• Liaise with HR on freelancer onboarding process. Oversee freelancer POs / Invoices.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of professional experience in a Graphics department within the theatrical and streaming marketing industry
• Experience producing and/or supervising motion graphics campaigns for a wide range of clients in the entertainment/advertising/streaming market
• Hands on knowledge of graphic design, animation, and finishing
• Advanced knowledge of broadcast and film standards and post-production workflow
• Comfortable with and interested in staying up to date on new technology
• Ability to analyze and negotiate challenging timelines
• Self-motivated, team player
• Problem-solving skills with the desire to inspire and mentor a diverse team
• Maintain high creative standards
• Exceptional leadership skills, earns respect of team by example
• Level headed, functions well under pressure
• Excellent communicator (both written and verbal), able to give direction to artists and/or producers
• Knowledge and experience with After Effects, Cinema 4D, and post-production workflow
• Willing and able to work demanding hours to meet deadlines
• Candidates with artist contacts within the trailer industry strongly preferred