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Creative Services Manager, ScreenPlay, Inc.

Who: Creative Services Manager
Position: Screenplay Inc.
Where: Seattle
What:  ScreenPlay, Inc. is a well established internet/entertainment video content company that currently has an exciting opportunity for a Creative Services Manager. As the CSM, you will be responsible for the production and delivery of motion and static graphics for client projects, corporate identity, and sales tools.
This position requires a highly motivated self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and processes every day. You will solely manage and execute projects under strict deadlines.

Candidates must provide link to online portfolio. The ideal candidate will have experience working with well-established national brands. This position is equal parts creativity/design, project/process management, and client interaction. You will personally own and develop these brand identities in addition to serving the creative needs of their clients.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Serve as the liaison between clients, the creative department, and senior management. This is a client facing position requiring strong communication skills.

Duties include ensuring deadlines are met, some account management, and assigning contract labor to projects as needed. Requires a thorough understanding of digital asset libraries, strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:
Oversee production and delivery on a wide variety of projects. Requires detailed knowledge of various production methods and techniques including video formats and compression, web compliant design elements, offset printing, large format printing methods, trade show design, and disc fabrication and printing.

Duties include project planning, vendor sourcing, workflow management, asset management, quality control, and press checks. Requires project management skills and knowledge of video and design software applications.

Graphic Design:
Create designs that engage, attract and sell. Responsible for the design, layout and formatting of display and printed materials used in advertisements, one sheets, presentations, promotional displays, and corporate identity. Design projects integrate typographic, photographic, illustrative and other elements. This requires a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, research, problem-solving and presentation skills.

Motion Design
Create animated and video artwork for client and corporate projects, including commercials, sizzle reels, demos, trailers, and other post-production work. Requires proficiency in a combination of After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as a thorough understanding of 2D animation and audio and video compression techniques.

Web/UI Design:
Create the concepts, artwork and layout for corporate websites and newsletters. Requires familiarity with web protocols such as HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript, but no coding or development.

Requirements / Expertise:
• Mac OSX
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• After Effects
• Final Cut Studio
• Preferred but not required: InDesign, Flash

Required Skills:
• Undergraduate degree in Visual Design or similar required
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a fast paced production environment

Contact: [email protected]