Design Operations Manager

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 www.pli.edu.

We are currently seeking a Design Operations Manager to 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.

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