Associate Production Artist (IVP)

InterVarsity Press; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

InterVarsity Press (IVP) is seeking an Associate Production Artist for a remote, full-time role. You will provide graphic production expertise and administrative support to the creative director, graphic designer, and internal stakeholders to bring titles to market while upholding IVP's visual identity.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in art/design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, with remote-work capability and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Art or Design preferred.
• Portfolio of recent work.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience with HTML is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and ClickUp is a plus.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare marketing asset designs for digital channels (Amazon, social, websites).
• Design and prepare author support assets (PowerPoint templates, author videos).
• Prepare front and back covers; coordinate with archives and stakeholders.
• Deliver print-ready production files to print vendors and sign off proofs.
• Support digital asset management and maintain image archives.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Portfolio

Autonomous

Education

Associate Degree in Art or Design

Tools

Microsoft Teams

ClickUp

HTML

Job description

Associate Production Artist (IVP)

Work Location: Remote - USA

Schedule: Full time

To 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 .
• 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.

Benefits:

• 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.

InterVarsity Press creates and publishes resources that deepen lives in Christ to engage the university, the church, and the world. Be a part of this creative kingdom mission!

Since 1947, InterVarsity Press (IVP) has been publishing thoughtful Christian books that shape both the lives of readers and the cultures they inhabit. For over 75 years, our books and authors have established a legacy of speaking boldly into important cultural moments, providing timeless tools for spiritual growth, and equipping Christians for a vibrant life of faith.

If you’d like to help advance our mission to create and publish resources that deepen lives in Christ to engage the university, the church, and the world, please check our current openings for the latest opportunities!