Manager Creative Services Job at Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Calhoun

Overview

Requisition ID: 86842

Mohawk Industries is a global flooring leader committed to more — more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people. Come find your “more” with Mohawk.

What we need

The Manager Creative Services is a first-level manager that oversees the day-to-day activities of a Creative Services team. This role manages the daily operations of photography/videography studio projects, coordinates the requirements of various studios, and leads Design staff on creative briefs to ensure deadlines and brand standards are met.

What you’ll do

• Manage photography production planning of daily and high-priority projects, along with Project Coordinators and Studio Operations Lead.
• Delegate photography projects and production planning with Photography team.
• Collaborate with multiple departments regarding photography production services and requests, studio scanning operations, scheduling, and other various issues.
• Maintain a wide understanding of digital photography to stay current with industry trends, new software developments, lighting, and new techniques.
• Prepare proofs for approval and ensure tasks are executed with quality, creativity, and speed.
• Support goals and needs for various studio operations.
• Responsible for managing the in-house photo studio and Creative Services teams, including external consultants and consultants.
• Lead photo studio production plan and projects, providing guidance and direction to Photographers and Interior Designers (Creative Services Specialists).
• Organize and plan products to be photographed to include vignette set up along with needed accessories.
• Coordinate activities of product development and design to complete photography.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and final proof for digital marketing materials to include postproduction edits.
• Make decisions on behalf of the team within the parameters of the unit or sub-unit.
• Recommend changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
• Provide direction to team according to established policies and management guidance.
• Oversee day-to-day work schedules and plans.
• Act as an advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved in resolving problems.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies.
• Review relevant factors to analyze situations and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.
• Advanced knowledge in color correction, image resolutions, advanced photography skills and current workflow procedures.
• Advanced knowledge with Digital Medium Format cameras, DSLRs, and studio lighting equipment.
• Skills in post-production editing.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Spark, Premiere.

What you’re good at

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere, and various other photography software.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else?

• Travel approximately 20% for trade shows, customer visitation, etc.
• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.

Mohawk Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.