Auditions & Jobs

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and produces materials for the Opera’s marketing, development and community engagement efforts including print and online ads, brochures, invitations, PowerPoint presentations, posters and other promotional collateral materials
• Traffics all advertising materials, ensuring ads reach their appropriate destination by designated deadlines
• Responsible for visual representation of Opera at events, including the Cobb Energy Centre lobby and select other special events
• Quotes all print projects and coordinates production; works to find complimentary printing services, if possible
• Keeps Atlanta Opera website up-to-date and serves as a liaison with website vendor
• Designs the Opera’s e-communications
• Designs the Opera’s ARIA playbill and manages proofing process
• Maintains relationships with appropriate vendors to ensure competitive bidding process
• Manages budget for design projects
• Participates in project planning meetings to determine graphic design needs
• Hires photographers and videographers for publicity-related events
• Assists with photo shoots, as needed
• Films, produces and edits company videos, and handles outsourced video production, as needed
• Assists with copywriting for marketing and other collateral materials
• Establishes and refines creative work processes, practices and standards company-wide
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and achieve results in a timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively within marketing team and with multiple departments
• Extensive knowledge of technical aspects related to creative production
• Strong working knowledge of printing processes from start to finish
• Unquestionable work ethic, team player

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least three years of work experience in graphic design, creative services or related field
• Strong creative design skills and expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Services Suite and other industry-standard design and web publishing/CMS programs
• Experience with Wordfly or other email marketing systems
• Ability to communicate using a phone
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner
• Knowledge or strong interest in opera, classical music and/or performing arts preferred
• Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season

Please email cover letter and resume with references to resumes@atlantaopera.org, and include Creative Services Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.