Creative Coordinator

Title: Creative Coordinator

Location: CA-(Hybrid) Santa Monica

Job Description

Job ID#:26361

Job Category:Creative Job

Position Type:Contract/W-2

Duration:1 year

Our Client: 

This position works within an award-winning global company, Universal Music Group. This division, Bravado, has a modern approach to direct-to-fan marketing and e-commerce. With roots in the music industry, they work with artists, labels, events, and brands to implement digital marketing, commerce, and social media strategy to drive fan acquisition, engagement, and sales. Since 2011, they've been a critical behind-the-scenes partner to the most successful players in the music and entertainment industry, helping clients navigate the ever-evolving digital world. They have an immediate 1 year contract opening for a Creative Coordinator at their Santa Monica office.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. If interested in exploring this great opportunity, and you can apply directly at www.datrose.com/careers.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Duration: 1 year contract (extension or conversion to perm possible) (W2 Only)

Pay: $28.00-30.00/hr

Schedule: 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri (Fridays remote)

 

Who We're Looking For:

 

If you have a passion for creative operations involving music, fashion, trends and design – this might be just what you're looking for! We are looking for someone with previous experience in a creative field, preferably in the music industry and especially in merchandise. You will need to be hyper-organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Strong Proficiency in Windows, Mac and Adobe Creative Suite is required. 

            

What to Expect as the Creative Coordinator:

 

Admin and Operations Duties

 

• Provides support in maintaining and assigning the Creative Team's workload and schedules
• Coordinates and onboards freelancer set-ups and invoicing with accounting and legal
• Assists with system logins and creating accounts (Monday.com, Aprimo)
• Coordinate separations to in-house printers and freelance separators
• Proof-read creative presentations, technical art files, date backs, designs, and any other creative materials
• Quality control and compare approved mockups to completed seps before sampling initiates
• Supports the Creative Team by collaborating with Brand Managers and Production to streamline projects with clear details before development begins
• Handle and troubleshoot any notes from Brand Manager/Designers with printers/separators, including managing sample approvals on-press
• Updates freelance master lists and connects with freelance talent
• Prepare products and samples for client meetings
• Supports Creative Directors administratively
• Schedules creative meetings
• Plans for team events and tradeshows
• Assist with the maintenance and ongoing improvement of departmental systems and processes alongside the creative operations manager
• Maintain and organize database of band/artist assets

 

Creative

 

• Prepare tech packs and design files for print and production across Bravado's extensive roster in Tour, Retail, and eComm
• Review separations, pantone call outs, sizing, and all details before art files are shared with printers and outside vendors
• Edit and create thorough tech packs for external vendor consumption 
• Size and set up files for hard goods and accessories
• Collaborates with Creative Leads on project prep tasks such as researching artists, pulling product templates, and sourcing products
• Work with clients, technical art, and in-house design team to support the creative vision of a project, understanding design guidelines and requirements
• Make design adjustments to art files as needed for exceptional quality and best success in final completion
• Resize existing graphic art files for required print/production specifications
• Adapt and spec artwork for Print on Demand jobs
• Communicates basic design briefs to graphic designers (freelance or in-house)
• Mocks up artwork on products
• Share links to approved art files, seps, mockups, and presentations

 

Qualifications for Success:

 

Skills:        

• 4 + years of relevant experience in an office environment
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Apple products (Keynote), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and project management systems (Monday.com)
• Experience with various forms of print and pre-production process', including screen printing four-color and digital, is ideal
• Fan of and strong knowledge of music, trends, fashion, and design
• Ability to collaborate with key internal team members, such as product & creative development, legal, finance, brand management, and production teams
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Exceptional written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, time management skills, and systems thinking
• Consistency with follow-through, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful, possessing a positive “can do” attitude

 

Education:        

Bachelor's Degree in Design, Fashion, or Communication Arts preferred

 

 

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit-based factors.
 

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.