Design Operations Manager

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Job description

OVERVIEW

Practising Law Institute (PLI) educates and informs lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs, publications, podcasts, and additional resources. With a sterling reputation developed over 90 years, PLI is a trusted source of professional development and knowledge for the legal community. A nonprofit organization, PLI is also known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice. PLI's client base includes a large array of prestigious law firms, corporations, and government agencies. We are also proud to have recently been named one of the "Brands That Matter" by Fast Company. More information about PLI may be found on our website

PLI is searching for a Marketing professional to fill the role of Design Operations Manager (responsibilities and qualifications are described below). Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, employee community where staff enjoy a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (4+ weeks of paid time off and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles).

The Design Operations Manager will support our creative team as part of PLI's marketing department. Our ideal candidate has a holistic understanding of production processes and design systems beyond a specific platform, is skilled in creative project management, resource management, digital design, print production, and can assist our designers in Adobe and Figma.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manage (PM) day-to-day design department operations

Understand legacy production processes and migrate to a digital platform

Implement design direction 360 degrees, from digital to print

Manage communications with project owners

Assist the team with design projects

Identify areas for process improvement

Brand asset management (print and digital)

Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

4-6 years of full-time professional experience with agency or in-house teams, not including education or internships

Project Management experience (Monday, Asana, Notion, or similar) required

Familiarity with Copywriting (marketing, email, ad) is a plus

Visual Design experience (graphic, motion) is required

UI/UX Design (Figma) required

Print production experience required

Publishing experience is a plus

YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to maintaining an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families

Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account

Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays

Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

One-time $500 Home Office Allowance

Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION

$85,000-$90,000 per annum (Exact compensation offer may vary based on the candidate's job-related skills and work experience.)

EEO STATEMENT

PLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any candidate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

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