Contract Editorial Designer Jobs in Riverside, CA

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Media Production team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and career development planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Build and manage freelance, contractor, agency, and production partner relationships.

Creative Production

• Oversee the development and execution of photo, video, and multimedia content across all brands and channels.
• Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, and Marketing teams to translate business objectives into compelling visual content.
• Provide direction and feedback throughout concept development, production, and post-production.
• Ensure all deliverables align with brand standards, creative strategies, and quality expectations.
• Identify opportunities to elevate storytelling through emerging production techniques, technologies, and content formats.

Production Operations

• Manage production planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and capacity across all projects.
• Oversee all aspects of production including pre-production, production, post-production, and asset delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Management to prioritize work, manage timelines, and mitigate production risks.
• Develop and optimize production workflows, processes, documentation, and best practices.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Studio & Asset Management

• Oversee studio operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and production resources.
• Manage production budgets, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and purchase requests.
• Ensure proper organization, storage, governance, and accessibility of media assets within DAM systems and content libraries.
• Maintain production standards for file management, archiving, and content security.

Business & Strategic Partnership

• Serve as the primary production partner for internal stakeholders across Marketing, Product, Retail, and Corporate Communications.
• Provide production recommendations that balance creative ambition, business objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Track and report on team performance, production metrics, utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to long-term planning, capability development, and strategic initiatives within Creative Services.
• Champion innovation through the adoption of new production technologies, AI-powered workflows, and scalable content creation solutions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all productions adhere to company policies, safety standards, legal requirements, licensing agreements, and brand guidelines.
• Manage talent releases, location agreements, vendor contracts, and production documentation.
• Identify and mitigate production-related risks throughout project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6-10+ years of professional experience in graphic design, marketing design, or creative services
• Demonstrated success in developing multi-channel marketing campaigns and performance-driven creative
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign)
• Proven expertise in:
• Motion graphics and animation
• 3D design tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered creative tools (e.g., generative design, image/video tools, workflow automation)
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and performance optimization principles
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in product marketing, e-commerce, or high-volume digital environments
• Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and performance analytics
• Experience working within established brand systems and scaling creative across multiple audiences or regions

• This is an on-site, office-based role in Tustin, CA.

• 100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision insurances for employee AND spouse + dependents!
• 401K with 4% employer match (eligible after 90 days of employment) and immediate 100% vesting
• Generous PTO policy + paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Travel Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fully stocked kitchen