26 November: fyi -- language testing user interfaces, DC
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Test Production Team Manager
Salary: $57,700 - $72,000
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week
Position Available: Immediately
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Supervise and coordinate the work of a graphic design/production team that
produces graphic-intense paper and computer-based language assessments for
K-12.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the transition of a paper-based to an interactive, multimedia
delivered test
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination between the production team
and the test development and technology teams
• Maintain and update regular work schedules and production timelines as well
as plan for special projects or work with related teams
• Conduct weekly production check-in meetings
• Ensure adherence to production timelines and coordination with test
development
• Develop and monitor implementation of quality control procedures for
graphics, layout, and design for test forms
• Oversee production work involving task distribution, graphics ordering,
layout, coloring, revisions, and communication with artists
• Provide guidance and support to production staff and assist with the
development of test layout and design
• Coordinate requests for work coming from different teams within a large
project, streamline schedules and implementation
• Carry out research for pricing or costing issues related to the project as
needed
• Negotiate with contractors on timelines, cost, personnel as needed
• Transmit final test deliverables in the correct and secured formats for
print and computer delivery
• Maintain brand image and integrity across all projects
• Stay abreast of trends, new techniques and resources in graphic design
• Oversee the production of flyers, brochures, manuals, and other test and
project related materials as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
BA/BS degree in related field or a minimum of eight years of equivalent
education, and seven years of related experience, including supervisory
experience are required.
Experience
Successful candidate will have experience supervising and coordinating a team
of designers to produce paper and/or computer-based materials. He or she will
have project and/or production coordination experience, facility with the
technical aspects of graphics editing, layout, and design, as well as
experience working on production during all phases of development from
specifications and templates through final camera-ready versions.
Qualifications
The preferred candidate will be able to balance multiple tasks and schedules,
motivated to be flexible and show leadership in order to attain team goals, and
have the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a fast-paced
team environment. Strong attention to details and analytical as well as a
creative approach to tasks. Ability to juggle the coordination of multiple
tasks keeping all on target in quality output and on deadline. Excellent skills
in the following areas are highly desirable: organization, planning, and time
management; oral and interpersonal communication; experience with Adobe
Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver), and
Microsoft Office software.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER:
Mail:
Center for Applied Linguistics
ATTN: Human Resources Coordinator 13-01
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
Electronically:
jobs@cal.org
Attn: Recruitment 13-01
CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an
excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the
Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not
related to employment.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, all successful applicants will be
required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United
States.
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