Associate Production Artist (IVP)

• Personal: Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.
• Production and Prepress:
• Prepare Marketing asset designs for digital channels (Amazon, social media, websites).
• Design and prepare additional author support assets as assigned (PowerPoint templates, author videos, etc.).
• Prepare front covers as assigned and distribute to archives and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external vendors regarding the completion and distribution of front covers.
• Shepherd back covers and audiobook covers as assigned through the design, proofing, and production process.
• Prepare backlist title cover updates for reprints.
• Deliver print-ready production files to print vendors.
• Sign off on production proofs.
• Distribute digital author photos to archives and stakeholders.
• Implement and uphold the visual identity and brand of IVP.
• Support Bynder archive and work with the IVP Production Artist who oversees the archive.
• Art Licensing:
• Purchase rights-managed images as necessary.
• Submit invoices to accounting.
• Communicate and maintain art databases.
• Team Effectiveness:
• Provide support to the Designers.
• Work to ensure order and organization of systems, equipment, and Microsoft Teams workspaces.
• Support digital asset management, creating, and maintaining electronic archives of graphic files including stock photography, icons, logos, author photos, book covers, and other assets.
• Complete assigned projects within the allocated time.
• Perform team administrative duties to support the work of the team.
• Complete final output for assigned projects in necessary format (print or digital).
• Communication:
• Build relationships with print vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to e-mail inquiries, calendar invites, and instant messaging.
• Work in partnership with other teams, including graphic designers, on specified projects.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith.
• Associate Degree in Art or Design preferred.
• Portfolio of recent work.
• Tech-savvy and quick learner.
• Competent in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience with HTML is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and ClickUp a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and work independently.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work and communicate well in a remote and hybrid environment using cloud-based project management software.
• Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment.
• Prudence with confidential information.
• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years (Dec. 26-Jan. 1) and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan. 2-7.

and Educational Requirements

• Associate Production Artist, Level 4, non-exempt: At least 1 year of experience working with print files preferred.
• Production Artist I, Level 5, exempt: At least 3 years of prior design or production experience preferred. May also be involved in designing, leading team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions when applicable.
• Production Artist II, Level 6, exempt: At least 5 years of design or production experience required. May also be involved in designing, leading team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions when applicable.
• Senior Production Artist, Level 7, exempt: At least 8 years of design and/or production experience required. Must have a demonstrated ability to train and mentor team members and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, text and page layout, photo manipulation, editing, and processing. Will assist the Managing Editor in leading, coaching, and training other individuals and lead projects and processes as assigned.

• External Candidates: Please visit the Careers Hub at ivpress.com/jobs-and-internships to complete your online application.
• Internal Candidates Only: Please apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance