Asset Management Specialist

• Location: Culver City or Cupertino, CA
• Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F
• Pay Comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match

Join a leading global organization that shapes the digital experiences of millions. This company is at the forefront of content creation and delivery, driving innovation across various digital platforms and content categories. Partnering with Aquent, they are seeking a talented individual to ensure seamless asset management, empowering creative teams to bring their visions to life.

Are you passionate about building robust systems that empower creative teams to bring their visions to life? Do you thrive on optimizing workflows and ensuring creative assets are effortlessly accessible across diverse platforms? This is an extraordinary opportunity to be at the heart of content creation, making a tangible impact on how compelling digital experiences are delivered to a global audience. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between creative content generation and its seamless integration across internal and external platforms, directly influencing the efficiency and success of major content initiatives.

**About the Role**

In this pivotal role, you will be a key player in establishing and refining creative asset management workflows that support multiple teams and evolve with dynamic business needs. You will leverage your expertise in industry-leading asset management software to create resilient systems, ensuring that valuable content assets are always accessible and managed efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of high-quality digital experiences, from initial design to final publication, fostering collaboration and innovation across the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Translate design team requirements into practical asset management platform capabilities or inform future feature development.

* Establish logical file and folder taxonomies and configure workflows within asset management software and systems.

* Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to define user stories, prioritize feature requests, and manage bug fixes.

* Ensure seamless integration of the asset management platform with other project management systems.

* Conduct formal user acceptance testing, meticulously reporting and tracking anomalies in production environments.

* Assist with data migration strategies and planning.

* Support the development and implementation of user and group permissions models tailored to team workflows.

* Develop comprehensive documentation, create, and facilitate high-fidelity presentations for onboarding and ongoing training sessions.

**What You'll Bring**

* Extensive experience evaluating and setting up creative workflows using industry-leading asset management software and systems to meet diverse business needs.

* Proven ability to quickly learn new systems and tools, understand various project structures, and manage diverse file formats (static/video) and accompanying metadata.

* Broad knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources within corporate organizations.

* A solid design background with expert knowledge of motion and static assets in creative environments.

**Bonus Points**

* Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.

* A strong design-sense and meticulous follow-through across all deliverables.

* Demonstrated ability to foster a high degree of organization and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

* A track record of making complex decisions independently and effectively articulating the rationale behind them.

* Skill in identifying commonalities across various business needs to formulate consolidated and efficient solutions.

* Experience with industry-standard design software packages utilized in UI/UX, media, and creative industries.

* Exceptional project and task-tracking abilities, combining a keen eye for detail with the capacity to grasp the bigger picture.

* Familiarity with various project management methodologies and tools.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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