Marcus Theatres Corporation Looking for Production Designer at Milwaukee, WI  Full Time

Broad Description of Duties:

The Production Designer’s primary role involves the day-to-day handling of production projects for print and online. The Production Designer works primarily in Adobe Creative Suite. Their daily responsibilities include producing digital, print and web graphics for Marcus Theatres’ film, sales, concessions, advertising and food & beverage departments. They also provide support to other corporate departments, as necessary.

The Production Designer role is a full-time position with the opportunity to work remotely part of the time.

This position reports to the Creative Manager.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Develop graphics and design content for the Marcus Theatres brand, as well as products for use in marketing, advertising, and promotional materials;
• Build ads for print and the web to promote Marcus Theatres and the company’s owned brands;
• Update weekly web graphics promoting the new film slate;
• Assist with the production and design of brochures, newsletters, sales collateral, on-screen visuals, digital campaigns, etc.;
• Organize daily requests and projects;
• Collaborate with other team members from the creative and marketing teams;
• Utilize templates to produce graphics in an efficient manner;
• Resize existing designs to fit a variety of different specs;
• Perform department maintenance (file organization, prep, etc.);
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Job Requirements:

• 1-4 years of relevant professional experience;
• Portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, and design experience;
• Proficient on a Mac platform in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Additional knowledge of Adobe software or Microsoft Office is a plus;
• Proficient in production skills;
• Strong communication skills – visually, verbally and in writing;
• Excellent project- and time-management skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and under close direction from the Creative Manager;
• Ability to multitask and to manage and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk occasionally. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level is usually low to moderate with an occasional loud environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or similar field or equivalent experience

Marcus Theatres is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination in our hiring and employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws.