What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art & Media Manager position at Sight & Sound?
Our Team & Culture:
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.
Your Impact:
In this role, you will provide leadership and care for the Art & Media team by fostering the professional growth, health, and effectiveness of the department. This role focuses 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 established by the Artistic Director, Scenic Designers, and other creative leads. Specifically, you will do this by:
- Partnering with the Art & Media Project Manager to coordinate and prioritize departmental work, ensuring projects are appropriately staffed and aligned with production timelines and needs.
- Shepherding 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.
- Fostering a healthy and collaborative team culture that reflects Sight & Sound’s values of Character, Commitment, and Competence.
- Monitoring departmental workload and team capacity, helping ensure that the right people are aligned with the right projects while maintaining sustainable productivity.
- Encouraging the ongoing development of technical skills and creative tools within the department so team members remain current with evolving industry practices and technologies.
- Supporting collaboration between the Art & Media team and other Production departments to ensure clear communication and effective project support.
- Participating in operational planning and resource management for the department, including contributing to the development and oversight of the departmental budget.
What Helps You Shine:
- nPassion for shepherding people and helping individuals grow in their gifts and professional abilites
- 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 creative workflows, tools, and technologies used in art and media production
- Bachelor's degree or better in a related field
- At least 3 years leadership or management experience within a creative, design, or production environment
How We'll Care for You:
Sight & Sound offers a robust benefits package to support your well-being and help you thrive both at work and at home. In this role, you'll receive:
- Competitive salary and an annual salary increase
- 7 paid holidays and 4 weeks annual PTO
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 401k with company match
- Disability and life insurance
- Membership to a direct primary care facility
- A wellness incentive program and onsite gym
- Free show tickets and reciprocal tickets to local theaters and attractions