Digital Asset Manager

The Digital Asset Manager at SanMar designs, executes, and maintains the infrastructure for digital assets. This includes overseeing asset storage, managing workflows, and ensuring that all digital and print assets are organized and accessible.

Candidates for the Digital Asset Manager role at SanMar should possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, along with 1-3 years in a similar position. Experience in a high-volume production environment is essential, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain quality control over digital assets.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required for the Digital Asset Manager role at SanMar, and candidates should also have a willingness to learn script writing, particularly in Apple Scripts and PC Scripts, to enhance workflow automation.

The Digital Asset Manager plays a critical role in coordinating with various teams at SanMar, including internal studio operations and digital product teams, to build and improve systems that meet both internal and external asset needs.

The work environment for the Digital Asset Manager at SanMar is a hybrid setup based at our Eastpointe office in Issaquah, WA. Employees work in the office from Tuesday to Thursday, with opportunities for remote work depending on business needs.

When answering this question, highlight specific systems you've worked with, your role in managing digital assets, and any successful projects you've led or participated in.

Discuss your approach to quality control, including any processes or tools you use to maintain high standards for metadata accuracy and consistency.

Share your strategies for setting up effective filing systems, and talk about how you've implemented naming conventions, taxonomies, and metadata standards to enhance organization and retrieval.

Explain your experience with developing automated workflows, what tools you've used for automation, and how these streamlined processes have benefited previous teams you've worked with.

Provide a specific instance where you've worked with diverse teams, detailing the project, your contributions, and the results of that collaboration.

Explain your processes for managing usage rights, including how you communicate with stakeholders about expiring assets and the measures you put in place to prevent unauthorized usage.

Discuss the factors you take into account when looking at storage optimization, including volume, accessibility, and cost, as well as your strategies for dealing with large datasets.

Talk about the resources you consult, such as industry blogs, webinars, and professional networks to ensure you’re informed about the latest tools and practices in digital asset management.

Share a specific challenge you encountered, outline your steps to address it, and discuss what you learned from the experience.

Explain your criteria for prioritization, perhaps using a specific example where you balanced multiple deadlines, ensuring that all stakeholders’ needs were met.