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Art Machine was formed in 1999 as a digital and print entertainment agency. In 2007, to diversify, we began working with brands and merged with entertainment content agency, Trailer Park. Today, brand makes up about half of Art Machine, and we work with clients like Universal Studios Theme Parks, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, The Los Angeles Zoo, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kumho Tire, and LoopNet. We are located in the heart of the industry at Hollywood and Highland and we have a fun, energetic and fast-paced culture (which we all thrive on).

Overview

We are seeking a talented Project Manager with a can-do attitude to join us. Our Project Managers are part of a larger creative team, so the ability to work concurrently and collaboratively with others while managing the work-flow of multiple projects during all stages of creative development is essential.

Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Liaise with a team of art directors, production artists and account executives, keeping team on schedule
  • Ensure all resource and budget allocations meet the scope of work for each project
  • Establish project schedules and maintain on-time accountability
  • Receive, review and distribute art assets for each project
  • Interact with design team, using your judgment to make management decisions when account executives are unavailable
  • Interact with clients as second point of contact
  • Route estimates, layouts and proofs for internal approvals
  • Provide administrative support for purchase order requests and invoice submissions

Qualifications

Requirements include the following:

  • Strong computer skills and understanding of latest OSX operating systems
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Result-oriented and customer-focused with a passion for the creative process
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with clients and internal creative team
  • Good analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Consistent follow-through ability to traffic communication, ensure delivery of resources, project accuracy and completion
  • Design background and/or agency experience preferred
  • Print experience a MUST

Requirements Include The Following

  • Strong computer skills and understanding of latest OSX operating systems
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Result-oriented and customer-focused with a passion for the creative process
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with clients and internal creative team
  • Good analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Consistent follow-through ability to traffic communication, ensure delivery of resources, project accuracy and completion
  • Design background and/or agency experience preferred
  • Print experience a MUST

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Liaise with a team of art directors, production artists and account executives, keeping team on schedule
  • Ensure all resource and budget allocations meet the scope of work for each project
  • Establish project schedules and maintain on-time accountability
  • Receive, review and distribute art assets for each project
  • Interact with design team, using your judgment to make management decisions when account executives are unavailable
  • Interact with clients as second point of contact
  • Route estimates, layouts and proofs for internal approvals
  • Provide administrative support for purchase order requests and invoice submissions