NW Production Artist

Austin, TX, United States

Job Details

Job Location

New Waterloo - Austin, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

Description

NEW WATERLOO is hiring for a PRODUCTION ARTIST

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provide the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses. Our brands include South Congress Hotel, Revival Hotel, El Capitan Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, and Albert Hotel.

JOB OVERVIEW

Working within New Waterloo's Creative Team, the Production Artist (PA) will be accountable for developing and fabricating creative assets for all New Waterloo brands, both internally and externally. The primary function of the PA will be to work with a cross-functional, multi-project team to produce content that is high quality, innovative, on-brand and on-budget. The PA will support and collaborate with internal stakeholders (design, operations, sales, HR and others), property leadership, and New Waterloo's creative partners.

What you'll do:

Source print & production vendors, place orders and maintain inventory of printed & produced assets

Serve as a creative liaison to New Waterloo properties, existing and forthcoming, by participating in developing marketing strategies to support revenue and brand goals

Comprehend form & function of creative jobs from inception and be personally accountable for final stages of fabrication

Able to produce and edit final, print-ready and digital files

Inspect finished work from all graphic designers to ensure quality and consistency within a multitude of brands

Assist New Waterloo's in-house Creative Team in development, design and production / execution of assets across multiple projects

Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with local & nation-wide vendor contacts

Manage creative budgets + spends for all properties, including coding all creative purchases on Divvy and implementing spends into property trackers; support creative budgeting process for forthcoming year + projects

Serve as the point of contact for stakeholders during the creative production process, including providing updates, interpreting feedback, and final eyes before orders are placed.

Help the creative team designers monitor incoming design queue and assess which type of media may be most effective in accomplishing goals

Manage projects issues/risks in a timely manner and appropriately escalate when necessary.

Lead Creative Team in post-project analysis, to determine what went well and where there is room for improvement

Demonstrate a sound understanding of marketing/advertising strategy and holistic, integrated conceptual and visual interpretation

Effectively present and clearly communicate creative work internally and feel comfortable participating in client meetings

Collaborate & communicate with brand managers and stakeholders

Consistently meet or exceed deadlines and client/agency expectations

Handle multiple tasks easily, sometimes working in a fast-paced environment

Stay current with the latest techniques, digital formats, design trends, technology & products

Take a hands-on approach to sustainable fabrication by exploring & offering various solutions that can be renewable, natural, recyclable, etc. Be passionate about sourcing products from local, female-owned, POC, or minority vendors.

Who you are: You have an understanding of the print and production processes. You have advanced knowledge of all file types and methods of distribution. Advanced knowledge of print production details: bleeds, trim, printing processes, materials, binding, etc.

You have advanced knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom.

You are proficient in G Suite, including Google Drive, Sheets, Documents, and Presentation.

You have experience working within a project management platform like Monday.com

You are open & responsive to feedback and criticism, but also able to take a stand for work you believe in. You know how to develop and pitch KPI-oriented creative solutions as a response to brand, operational, and revenue goals.

You have the ability to manipulate design style for each unique brand.

You have a passion for merchandising

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, Marketing, Communications, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience

1 - 3+ years experience working in a design or merchandising environment preferred

A portfolio that reflects conceptual thinking and production skills

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees: Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually

50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants

Health, vision + dental benefits

401K matching

Paid holidays

Volunteer pay

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.