GradAustralia Production Manager - Adobe suite/InDesign

About GradAustralia

GradAustralia is a rapidly scaling startup with a mission to help every student get the best possible start to their career. GradAustralia is a company within Anabranch.com where we create and launch businesses 100% in-house, from concept to full-scale operations.

About the role:

The Production Manager will have an eye for design. They will also have an eye for detail. The Production Manager is responsible for the success of our media portfolio, from initial product concept through to distribution and promotion to the end user. Reporting to the Founder/Managing Director, this is a unique opportunity to take a lead role in end-to-end management and delivery of world class products (both print and online). Responsibilities include:

Producing world-class products

Design contribution and the end to end management of the following publications:

• Australia's Top 100 Graduate Employers Guide
• GenerationOne Indigenous Careers Guide
• The STEM Guide
• The STEM Guide for Girls
• The Business Guide
• The Law Guide
• The Uni Guide (yet to be released)

The finer details of responsibility include:

• Publication concept design & template approvals in Adobe InDesign
• Production timeline planning, including liaising with all stakeholders
• Commissioning & managing writers and/or design staff
• Hiring & managing designers (including offshore staff)
• Managing client submissions & approvals
• Review and quality assurance/ sign-off process
• Major partner/ sponsor relationship management
• Printer quotes and relationship management
• Final print sign-off
• Meeting production deadlines
• Product distribution, promotion & outreach activities
• Publication distribution/ delivery management
• Student society and careers service relations
• Publication order fulfillment
• Partner/client collateral distribution (badges, press release templates, widgets etc)
• Public relations & outreach management

What success looks like

This is not a "sit there and we'll tell you what to do" kind of role. It involves an exciting breadth of responsibility and real impact. Success in this role will require:

• Amazing eye for design and working knowledge of InDesign/Adobe suit
• Exceptional personal time management & prioritisation skills.
• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• Project and stakeholder/account management.
• The ability to work with autonomy, show initiative, and take ownership of projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality products efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• We are a dynamic team and we hire great people who we trust to excel and put their ideas into action!

If you don't already have a wealth of production managerial experience, we are willing to back junior candidates who we believe have the raw talent required to grow into a production manager role. 'Raw talent' in this case means:

• Eye for design- bring your creative flair!
• Exceptionally good emotional intelligence and people skills
• Sheer hustle and drive
• Fast learner

If you're a self starter and itching to 'punch above your weight class', we want to hear from you!

If it's not you, but you know someone who fits the bill, introduce us and we'll gladly pay a $1,000 finder's fee.

Questions/ Applications

If you have any questions about the role, please don't hesitate to contact Geoff Adams (Co-founder/ Director) on +61 467 777 079 or geoff.adams@gradaustralia.com.au