Creative Coordinator

Creative Coordinator

The Creative Coordinator is responsible for administration, project management, office management, communication, and coordination in support of the Creative Department. He or she is responsible for administrative support for Directors in the Creative Division and the VP of Creative when needed.

The Creative Coordinator will meet on a regular basis with the Art Director of Special Projects for the purpose of reviewing plans and progress and evaluating results, and will be prepared to provide updates on the status of assigned responsibilities.

Communicate regularly with fellow departments (primarily Editorial, Production, and Typesetting) about ongoing projects

Communicate regularly with artists and design agencies about ongoing projects

Manage book design schedules and tracking documents

Prepare presentations for creative handoff meetings

Support Art Director, Design Director, Video Director, and VP of Creative as needed

Communicate with authors about cover designs as needed

Purchase and maintain image and font licenses

Manage department expense records and creative service contracts

Maintain design-related fields on internal databases

Assist with shipping packages and sending designers copies of books

Process artwork and file requests from Licensing, Sales and other departments

Help with travel arrangements, shipping, and expense management as requested

Purchase office supplies and keep office libraries up to date and organized as necessary

A college degree with 3-5 years experience

Strong communication skills, especially relating to design principles and deliverables

Experience with project management

Passion for excellence and attention to detail

Organized, self-motivated, and good interpersonal skills

Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose: By God's grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God's Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

A love for God's Word and His church. Committed to an evangelical, historic Reformation understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine. A genuine faith in Jesus Christ as one's Lord and Savior, and active participation in a local church. Pleasing personal demeanor with a willing, servant's heart. Creative, energetic, organized, timely, excellence in execution.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time employees after 30 days of employment with employer contribution to costs

Three medical plan options available with monthly premium costs for a family from $125-$300

Life, long term, and short term disability insurance for full time employees paid by company

Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee

Paid vacation and illness days for full time employees (part time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked.)

11 paid holiday for full time employees (part time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule)

Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full time and part time employees (temporary employees not eligible.)

Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 annually

Competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, acquired skills, and established relationships. Salary commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries.

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