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Creative Services Project Manager (Kohler)

Skill, Kohler, WI, United States


Hybrid 3 days per week in Kohler, WI required
In this role, the Image and Video Producer will perform a specialized project management role and oversee multiple, large- and small-scale projects bringing creative visions to life. He / She will possess an understanding of video, stills, post-production and render content creation.

Key functions include creating estimates and timelines, coordinating resources and vendors, project budget accountability and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
 Oversees and lead multiple production projects at once, from intake to delivery. Projects may include multiple mediums or facets including print, video, digital, social.
 Accountable to project budget adherence and deadlines.
 Lead liaison between ITC and Beacon studio for all CGI/Render projects
 Perform quality assurance on all projects as necessary. Ensure brand standards are being met and group teams as needed to address any challenges.
 Creates and tracks estimates and timelines. Oversees pre-production and production in totality, based on best practices, to complete our business partner’s objectives.
 Coordinate’s studio resources, internal and external and provides logistical support, as needed for each project - including but not limited to crew, talent, product, set, location, props and production (and post-production as needed).
 Coordinate’s studio pre-production meeting components including set completion, propping and product installation.
 Serves as the primary project liaison between campaign, channel, creative and project management teams.
 Facilitates clear, constructive, and on-going communication including schedule, project and budget updates.
 Maintains roster of production resources including contractors, photographers, talent agencies, stylists, etc.
 Maintains and updates production databases, calendars, and Workfront.
 Coordinates travel arrangements for talent and crew. Prepares call sheets for set and location photography projects.
 Negotiates model / talent fees, usage rights and associated costs, based on the business or project needs.
 Completes and submits all talent, property and inventory releases for production. Secures / verifies permits as needed. Verifies usage and fees.
 Key contact for legal and procurement to ensure all contracts and invoices adhere to policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
 Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Creative or Marketing project manager, in-house producer, line producer, agency producer or comparable production experience.
 Must be organized, skilled at simultaneous management of multiple projects, and understand all aspects of photo and video production and post-production. This includes a cursory understanding of the equipment, hardware and software needed.
 Must be an exceptional communicator able to confidently explain estimates, production schedules and production specifics to internal business partners and external vendors.