Traffiker (production department) contract

Our client is an international business consultancy with a corporate communications division. They produce award winning reporting and brand collateral. The agency is looking to hire an organised and experienced Traffiker. This is a 6-7 month contract.

Department: Content and Creative

Reporting to: Head of Production

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting in to the Production Director and working closely with the team and resourcing projects across a range of disciplines which include design, production and digital.

To distribute a detailed schedule: assign work, give a daily update of production status and review the daily work schedule with creative/production department.

To ensure that all creative and production resource is scheduled appropriately and efficiently and internal deadlines are met. Ensure that internal communication remains strong so that the necessary people have the opportunity to control the quality of the agency product. Ensure that workflow occurs at an efficient rate and gets redistributed properly as requirements change and external deadlines shift around. Report any problems affecting job quality, due dates and costs to relevant account person Work with the Head of Production, Creative Director and Account team in selection of any 3rd party resource / freelancers and keep accurate records of freelance staff we work with and call upon from time to time. Co-ordinating weekly team meetings and updating the resource planner on a daily basis. To assist the production team during busy period as an artworker.

COMMUNICATION

Reporting to: Head of Production Working with internally: Account Management, Creative, Design & Development teams   Working with externally: External suppliers & freelancers

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Graduate or 4 years experience in a similar role, preferably agency side Able to use Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and assist the production team during busy periods A highly organised problem solver with the ability to work with little supervision. Able to multi-task and to provide support within a diverse team. Able to manage change effectively and calmly in a hectic environment. A quick learner possessing a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Proactive, results-driven individual A real team player.