Southern Graphic Systems, LLC is hiring: Producer in Chicago

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world's most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

We are currently seeking a Producer to join our Content Studio team in North America. The position is available as a hybrid role or remote from anywhere in North America.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with solid experience in a CGI‑led agency environment to step up into a new role. You will work closely with Creatives, CGI Artists, Photographers, Retouchers, and Film Makers to take ownership of all aspects of production and post‑production processes. In addition, this role offers great opportunities for career progression as the Content Studio expands and evolves.

You will be a team player who enjoys collaborating to get things done. Our hybrid working model strikes a balance between flexibility and enabling you to collaborate with your creative design and production colleagues in a supportive and nurturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget, estimate, schedule, and manage production across several concurrent brands and projects

Manage all aspects of day‑to‑day production in a CGI‑led studio environment

Proactively communicate and manage expectations with clients and client service teams around all aspects of production and project delivery

Identify and clearly communicate project resource requirements in a consistent, accurate and timely manner

Work with Resource Managers and Producers in other global studio locations to proactively solve capacity challenges

Forecast, request, book, and onboard freelance resources when necessary

Negotiate costings with external providers, ensuring their costs align to budgets and expectations

Manage all aspects of project documentation management, including estimates, purchase orders, NDAs, MSAs, etc.

Manage multiple third‑party supplier relationships

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience gained within a CGI‑led studio environment, ideally within a brand or packaging‑centric agency

Experience of pre/post‑production and shooting of video content would be highly advantageous

Experience leaning in and working with clients directly

The ability to craft and review SOWs with experience in accurately identifying project risks

Ability to quickly and effectively draft indicative project budgets in advance of concept approval

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to direct a team while promoting positive morale in a fast‑paced, delivery‑driven environment

Proficiency in project management tools such as Shotgrid, Jira, Trello, etc.

A point of view on the tools required by teams to ensure consistency in best practice for production management—what to use when, and why

Ability to manage, coach, and lead teams of production artists and direct reports

Ability to outline and develop best practices and processes—an innovator, not a follower

4‑6 years of experience

Why join us? This is an exciting phase of growth for our business and our partnership with a key client. You will work alongside some of the industry's most dedicated talent on global‑scale projects for world‑renowned brands. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture that values technical excellence, integrity, and speed to market.

For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $65,000 USD—$75,000 USD annually. Pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long‑term disability, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.

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