Job Description
POSITION SCOPE:
The Graphics Production Project Manager is a production-oriented position which oversees the planning, tracking, production and installation of the graphic elements for specific projects; making sure that the scope remains on schedule, on budget and with design integrity. Project Management, Production and Graphics are essential experience requirements.
Note: this role is not the same as a Graphic Designer. It has an execution/production orientation and is not a creative design role. Graphic Design experience assists in the overall role understanding, however.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANAGE, COLLABORATE, INFLUENCE, EXECUTE
- Manage graphics for large-scale museums, including project planning and budget management.
- Support potential new projects by estimating graphic fabrication.
- Manage the submittals of color palettes, samples & prototypes.
- Ensure that designer intent is upheld.
- Monitor and track graphic production both internally and with subcontractors daily, by ensuring a detailed Master Matrix in Excel is maintained & accurately updating the proofing, production stages, shipping & installation of all graphic items.
- Read, review and mark-up fabrication detail drawings, preparing for technical specifications.
- Ensure an expected level of quality and execution, approve final inspection of graphics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience with graphic management and/or production.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of detailed and square footage estimating.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings and prepare related technical specifications.
- Successfully prioritize work while working in a fast-paced environment with various projects and tight deadlines
- Use of MS Office products and specifically Excel.
Preferred
- BS in Business, BA/BFA in Design or Graphics or equivalent educational background.
- Project Management experience with large-scale museums or similar role.
- Two (2) years’ experience as Project Coordinator or higher role for an exhibit fabrication business or similar industry
- Ability to work with both Mac and PC products.
- Knowledge of MS Project and/or Procore
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,690.60 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Lorton, VA 22079 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lorton, VA 22079: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person