The Creative Company is a family-owned and operated children’s book publishing company located in North Mankato, Minnesota. The Creative Company has been creating dynamic, beautiful, innovative, award-winning books for children for almost 90 years. Our expansive list of titles offers selections for any reader from toddlers to high schoolers.Â
The Creative Company is seeking a full-time Production Designer to join our fast-paced, challenging, and creative team. We offer a work environment with on-the-job training, casual work attire, and a modern office setting.
This position will assist in the production of books and marketing materials. Specific tasks include:
- creating book layouts and selecting photos using previously established templates
- photo clipping and other image manipulation
- preflight tasks
- creation of image and eBook assets for marketing
- layout of marketing materials, including catalogs and sales sheets, using previously established templates
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have strong command of typography, color, and composition; work well under supervision as well as independently, conscientiously striving to meet deadlines; be organized, adaptable, and willing to adhere to matters of company style; and possess a keen ability to choose outstanding imagery and make use of design elements in clean, engaging ways.
Requirements
- associate’s degree in graphic design or equal experience
- proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac operating environment
- superior design judgement
- willingness to take feedback and always continue improving
Preferred
- experience with online marketing services, such as MailChimp and Shopify websites
- experience creating book layouts and ePub files
To Apply
Please apply through LinkedIn, and submit a cover letter and resume that includes a link to your digital portfolio.
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Job Description
A Los Angeles-based camera team is available to support vertical (9:16) series productions with a full crew + equipment package built for fast schedules and multi-location days. This turnkey camera department option is ideal for producers and production teams who need experienced vertical storytelling coverage, technical workflow support, and a ready-to-shoot setup for high-volume content.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide a professional camera crew for vertical (9:16) productions.
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Supply cinema camera packages, lenses, lighting, and grip equipment as needed.
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Support on-set camera workflow and technical operations for smooth production days.
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Handle DIT and media management to maintain an efficient post pipeline.
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Provide production van support for transport, power, storage, and fast company moves (when available).
Requirements
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Los Angeles-based production teams or shoots needing local camera support.
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Projects filming vertical series content (9:16) with fast-paced production demands.
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Clear communication on schedule, scope, and required camera package needs.
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Camera department services only (no sound).
Compensation
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Rates based on availability, scope, crew size, and equipment needs.