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 vertical series production is seeking a talented Wardrobe Stylist and Production Designer to join the creative team. This project will be shot in Los Angeles and requires professionals with a strong eye for detail and proven experience in designing for vertical format productions.
Job Responsibilities
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Wardrobe Stylist: Curate and manage costumes that align with the series’ tone and characters
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Production Designer: Develop visual design concepts and oversee the set’s creative look
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Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency
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Organize and present creative decks for approval before execution
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Manage on-set adjustments and troubleshoot design-related needs
Requirements
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Previous experience with vertical video projects
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Strong portfolio demonstrating past work in styling or production design
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Professional resume highlighting relevant experience
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Ability to work within the shoot schedule provided
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Creativity, organization, and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Compensation
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Paid opportunity; rate to be discussed based on experience