Design Production Manager (Moving I-4 Forward)

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Design Production Manager to join our Orlando, FL office. The Design Production Manager is an integral part of our Public Outreach team. In this position, you will work in-office at the Interstate 4 (I-4) Project Office in Celebration, Florida.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

In this role, you are responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the production process, from initial job requests to final delivery, ensuring efficiency, quality and timely completion.

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and workflow of the production process for the communications department.

• Serve as the main liaison between the communications team and I-4 leadership.

• Experience leading/managing a design/communications team.

• Assigning and managing job tasks for members of the I-4 communications team.

• Managing the workflow and approval process for all I-4 communications products ranging from program handouts and social media content to complex production items such as booth displays and websites and videos.

• Schedule and coordinate production of projects to ensure they are completed on time.

• Lead weekly production meetings to review current job list.

• Assist with organizing photo & video shoots.

• Utilize project management software to assign, monitor and prioritize department jobs of each team member.

• Review final deliverables and press proofs to ensure accuracy and adherence to the program’s specifications.

• Keep track of multiple versions of a job throughout the life cycle of the production and implement QC/QA procedures.

• Keep up with trends and ideas to improve traffic management and workflow to increase efficiency, reduce turnaround times and enhance product quality.

• Assisting the team with print vendor relations and production.

• Assist comms team with preparing for public relations events.

What will you contribute?

• Associates, Bachelors degree or higher in graphic design, visual arts, or related field strongly preferred. Eight years of experience in a design and production role may be substituted.

• 8 years managing a creative/advertising/communications department with 2 years experience working as a Design Production Manager / Creative Services Manager / Production Manager.

• 4 years of experience in AEC and Construction knowledge is strongly preferred.

• Adobe Creative Cloud experience including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop knowledge.

• Experience working with print vendors and the print production process.

• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and job management software.

• Must have experience working with graphics/multimedia/communications departments.

• Must be comfortable and confident discussing projects with high-level leadership executives.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.

• Able to function well in a fluid and fast-paced environment.

• Be able to manage & meet short and long-term deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills & proof-reading experience.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group Insurance

• PTO plus two Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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