Design Traffic Manager (Studio Manager)
The Matrex Design Traffic Manager’s duties are to oversee the flow of design projects through various departments while in the design process, assign projects to the correct designer, and ensure departments complete projects on time. As a traffic manager, you also build out schedules and work with account teams and all departments to establish deadlines for each project stage. A successful design traffic manager keeps everything running smoothly and provides client satisfaction.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in creative traffic management and content delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Scheduling Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with all departments to develop and implement traffic plans with deadlines that ensure the timely and accurate delivery of content.
- Have ownership to solve schedule challenges, remove barriers, and rebalance workloads.
- Monitor activity and keep daily Design Schedule reports current.
- Have daily morning check-in with each designer to identify barriers and project status.
- Have a constant awareness of upcoming design work through conversation with account teams.
- Prepare and maintain detailed reports on content delivery performance.
Project Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assure completion of required account team paperwork.
- Keep the financial team abreast of upcoming quotes to approve.
- Assure account team has all kick off meeting material organized.
- Record notes during meetings and distribute for review immediately following.
- Help set tone for well managed meetings.
- Initiate conversation for a constant awareness of potential project delivery challenges that might arise.
Vendor Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain good vendor partner relationships.
- Assure vender relationships in all creative areas of expertise.
All inquiries will remain completely confidential.
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Crew Call: Various Positions for ULB TV Movie
Job Description:
An ultra-low-budget (ULB) TV movie is seeking dedicated crew members for a 13-day shoot in the metro Atlanta/Marietta, GA area. This is a local hire or work-as-local opportunity, with no lodging or travel provided. We’re looking for passionate professionals ready to bring their expertise to a collaborative environment.
Open Positions:
- Coordinator
- Production Designer & Props
- Costume Designer
- Sound Mixer
- 1st & 2nd Assistant Directors (AD)
- Gaffer & Key Grip
- 1st & 2nd Assistant Camera (AC)
- Hair & Makeup Artists
- Production Assistants (PAs)
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the production team to execute a high-quality TV movie within budget constraints.
- Deliver professional and efficient work in your designated department.
- Maintain a positive and adaptable attitude on set.
- Follow the production schedule and meet all deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in your respective role is highly preferred.
- Must be local to the metro Atlanta/Marietta area or willing to work as a local.
- Reliable transportation to and from set.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.
Compensation Details:
- Ultra-low-budget rates in accordance with ULB guidelines. Specific rates will be provided upon offer.