Design Production Specialist - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Design Production Specialist works collaboratively with internal customers to coordinate project specifications, traffic print and digital assignments and works with approved vendors to ensure that jobs are completed and delivered on time and within budget. This position reports to the Associate Director of Marketing, Design.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prioritizes projects and organize workflows for all incoming jobs. Coordinates and tracks production requests from initiation through delivery. Monitors workflows and deadlines via project management system.
• Collaborates with project leads, designers, communications and external vendors from kickoff through completion.
• Works with internal customers to determine project needs, specifications and timing.
• Contacts and receives bids from vendors as needed. Ensures vendor quotes are thorough and accurate.
• Tracks project related costs, receives appropriate approvals and submits billing. Provides cost analysis if production requests are requested.
• Coordinates printing and mailing of production timelines.
• Routes proofing of all assets to ensures appropriate parties approve final product.
• Maintains inventory of related print material, digital, and physical archives for images, art files, and completed work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual to join our integrated marketing and project management team. You are a key team member helping move projects through our project management systems by tracking progress, coordinating project details, and keeping tasks on schedule. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with people from a variety of departments to ensure assignments are completed efficiently and on time. Production experience is required and includes print and premium production and ideally some experience in sign production, fabrication and installation. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn will set you up for success in this position.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Three or more years print production experience in layout, print and digital design, coordinating printing and mailing projects or equivalent experience required.
• Copy writing and photography experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• Some college preferred
• Current Valid Driver's License in good standing required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have knowledge of postal regulations, color and print processes.
• Prior knowledge of mailing house systems.
• Able to prioritize multiple time sensitive projects with competing deadlines.
• Able to articulate and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to adapt to change and work within timelines and deadlines.
• Able to use project management and graphic programs such as illustrator, In Design, Photoshop and other spreadsheet and data base systems.
• Able to operate office equipment.
• Able to track project costs using basic mathematical skills.
• Able to work effectively with diverse teams.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Rate: $32.86

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests' experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.