ideaMACHINE Studio is hiring: Producer in New York

Overview

The APD role is designed to develop, then advance to the CD role. The key differences between APD and CD are: 1) APD may continue to work on a limited number of projects as an artist, as pipeline needs dictate; 2) the APD will be expected to cover lower budget projects and lower project load; and 3) APD is not required to manage artists.

Responsibilities

• Target breakdown of work: 85% Producing and directing projects; 15% spearheading and developing new production procedures designed to improve efficiency and quality across studio work; and, depending on active project pipeline, part of this percentage could be diverted to artists’ work.
• Oversee client pitches and proposals as needed.
• Develop concept and drive all aspects of storytelling.
• Ensure that all artists are recorded in Harvest for assigned projects.
• Act as both producer and main client contact for Creative Department, balancing the needs of the budget with the creative needs of the client to keep projects under budget.
• Direct team in achieving the vision for each video.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Maintain constant communication with clients through email and phone.
• Solicit, review, and incorporate feedback from the team as it works best.
• Collaborate with HR to perform performance reviews with artists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the creative and business industry.
• Bachelor’s/Art School degree preferred.
• Expert level mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Minimum top 10% of core studio skill sets (top 3/30).
• APD is expected to develop:
• Strong understanding of industry trends.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience in time management and multitasking; leadership and development; strategic and project management; client management and conflict resolution.

If you think you might be a good fit for this position, please submit your resume and portfolio.