Fuse · 3 weeks ago
Creative Production Associate Manager
Winooski, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expFuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that specializes in creating authentic brand engagements for teens and young adults. The Creative Production Associate Manager will be responsible for helping create innovative marketing materials, managing production processes, and collaborating with both internal and external clients and vendors.
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Responsibilities
Develop (and assist in developing) proposals and estimates for production items. This includes: Gathering project objectives and goals from the client, Proficiency with creative services traffic management, Developing or expanding on ideas for production of marketing materials (such as premium items, brochures, event items, vehicles, etc.), Generating ideas through brainstorming, meetings, research, or other methods, Developing options and costs for marketing materials, including sourcing expenses from multiple vendors., Creating visual mockups of options, Developing budgets and schedules for production
Present professionally prepared and formatted production proposals and estimates to internal or external clients
Participate in project kick-off meetings and coordinate with group account staff, directors, New Business staff, Fuse partners, HR, Ops, and finance personnel. Additionally, lead the “production management” segment of each project kickoff meeting
Oversee the creation of client-approved marketing materials
Collaborate closely with production vendors and both in-house and external designers on all production and design projects that need production support
Provide timely and thorough project updates to your internal clients (Fuse managers, supervisors, and directors) and/or external clients through weekly status meetings, written weekly reports, and daily updates
Oversee budgets for all production projects and invoice project expenses and fees when applicable
Coordinate internal, client, and vendor meetings, including creating agendas and preparing follow-up notes (level of detail varies depending on meeting importance)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of relevant Creative Services experience
Intermediate knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for mockup and logo placement use
Sound understanding of general business and agency business practice
Understanding of vendor processes for print, promotional, event items, and custom vehicle vendors
Demonstrated project file traffic management skills and experience
Knowledge of printing processes
Ability to identify and produce professional, error-free business documents and project reports, and assist staff in achieving this standard
Ability to manage organized and error-free project budgets
Ability to negotiate beneficial contracts and other relationships
Ability to multitask and prioritize work to successfully complete projects on time
Possesses verbal and written communication skills to convey complex project details to supervisors, associates, vendors, and clients
The role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision on a weekly basis. Major business successes, challenges, and lessons learned, as well as difficulties and mistakes, should be reported to senior staff
Preferred
Experience in youth and alternative sports marketing programs (preferred)
Experience interacting and communicating across business divisions within an organization is a plus
Benefits
75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents
Health Savings Account contribution
Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage
Employer paid life/disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contribution
Paid parental leave
Fitness, ski pass & cell phone stipends
On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room
Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow
Dog friendly office
Winter Wednesdays – work starts at noon!
Summer Fridays
12 Paid Holidays
15 vacation days to start, plus personal and sick days and your birthday off!
Paid volunteer hours
Week-long company closure during the last week of the year
Annual Company Ski/Ride Day
Company happy hours, seasonal outings, and lots of fun
Opportunity to engage in the local community via Fuse’s company pillar committees: Fuse Culture Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Environment & Sustainability Committee
Company
Fuse
Fuse is an independent, award-winning agency that creates authentic brand engagement for teens and young adults.
11-50 employees
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