Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Art & Media Manager supports the production of new and returning stage productions and films by providing leadership and care for the Art & Media team, including 2D and 3D Artists, Animators, Media Designers, and Concept Artists. The Manager fosters the professional growth, health, and effectiveness of the department, focusing on developing people, aligning team members with the needs of productions, and ensuring artists and designers have the tools, skills, and support needed to contribute at a high level. Working in partnership with the Art & Media Project Manager, the Art & Media Manager helps steward project assignments and team capacity while supporting the creative vision for each show or film, established by the Artistic Director, Scenic Designers, and other creative leads.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Art & Media Project Manager to coordinate and prioritize departmental work, ensuring projects are appropriately staffed and aligned with each show's and film's production timelines and needs.
- Shepherd the professional development of the Art & Media team by supporting career growth, mentoring team members, and helping individuals strengthen their skills and areas of expertise.
- Foster a healthy and collaborative team culture that reflects Sight & Sound’s values of Character, Commitment, and Competence.
- Monitor departmental workload and team capacity, helping ensure that the right people are aligned with the right projects while maintaining sustainable productivity.
- Encourage the ongoing development of technical skills and creative tools within the department so team members remain current with evolving industry practices and technologies.
- Support collaboration, clear communication, and effective project support between the Art & Media team and other Theatre and film Production departments, including but not limited to Engineering, Scene Shop, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Automation & Effects, and Animals.
- Participate in operational planning and resource management for the department, including contributing to the development and oversight of the departmental budget.
- All other duties as assigned.
Prerequisites:
- Passion for shepherding people and helping individuals grow in their gifts and professional abilities
- Strong leadership and relational skills with the ability to mentor and support a team of artists and designers
- Ability to maintain organization and flexibility within a fast-paced creative environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments
- Ability to foster a positive team culture and healthy working relationships
- Familiarity with end-to-end creative workflows, tools, and technologies that translate 2D concepts into fully realized 3D models, including experience with digital painting techniques and 3D tools such as Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and real-time engines such as Unreal Engine
The physical demands of this position are typical for a desk job. You will be at a desk most of the day, typically with the option to sit or stand. You may have to lift/exert up to 10 lb.s of force on occasion. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Required
-
3 year(s): Professional leadership or management experience within a creative, design, or production environment (e.g., theater, live events, film, media, or related fields).
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
