About the Role
Imagination is a world-leading experience design company founded on the principle of independent creativity. We create experiences that change the status quo, from strategy through to delivery.
As a 2D Graphics Production Manager you will be working across an exciting range of clients and projects so you must be able to respond to a creative brief and ensure that all print graphics elements of a project are produced and delivered accurately to project deadlines. You will need to have a working knowledge of small and large format print production techniques and the understanding of art-working software.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure open lines of communication within creative design and other internal departments
- Attend project briefing and debriefing meetings
- Produce graphic production schedules and distribute to all relevant team members
- Monitor schedules and notify project teams when production deadlines are approaching
- Provide project estimates and supplier quotations to account and production teams
- Be capable of taking a brief and advising on possible production challenges and solutions
- Deliver accurate artwork within a given timeframe
- Prepare presentation documents and boards
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high quality
- Onsite installation including management of site graphics fitters
- Post-delivery reconciliation and archive appropriately
- Ensure all project documentation and process in line with ISO requirements
- Work to Imagination’s best production practices and develop a good understanding of company processes and internal working relations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience working in a Creative Agency - in particular across events
- Self-motivated & interested in artwork and production techniques, with a good all-round knowledge of print and production
- Have an understanding in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
- Proactive, with good time management skills, and the ability to manage several projects at the same time
- Articulate, able to have and express an opinion/idea persuasively & confidently.
- Relevant experience, including procurement of print graphics
- Knowledge of photographic production would be an advantage
- Good communication skills: spoken, written and confident presenter
- Understanding copyright, licensing and attribution for photographs and images
- Good IT abilities including Excel, Google Drive
Job Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Discounted Private Dental Insurance
- Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance - 4xsalary
- Annual Health Assessment & Flu Vaccinations
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Birthday Day Off plus a birthday gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents
- Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Travel Loans
- Income Protection (employee-only benefit)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home Technology Scheme (tax-efficient loan for tech equipment)
- Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities
Perks
- Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per week)
- Company Events and socials
- Pet-friendly office
- Lunch & Learns sessions
- Wellness & Educational webinars
- Subsidised Café (London office only)