DesignOps Coordinator

About the Role

This role plays a supporting part on the Art & Design team by facilitating art and photo tracking and artist coordination. The DesignOps Coordinator ensures that art schedules are maintained, resources are aligned with workload demands, and communication across the department remains clear and proactive. This position contributes to team efficiency and capacity by organizing art workflows and monitoring execution against deadlines and budgets.

About BJU Press & The Role Vision

Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.

About the Team

The Art & Design team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by creating visually engaging, high-quality educational materials that enhance learning while upholding biblical truth and values. Core functions of the department include concept development, layout and typography, cover and branding design, illustration coordination, and production for educational resources. Through creativity and excellence, the team ensures that every design element effectively communicates and supports the transformational learning experience that BJU Press provides.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate art schedules and deadlines for both in-house and outsourced art assignments across multiple projects
• Support designers in identifying, onboarding, and coordinating outsourced illustrators, including tracking costs and ensuring timely delivery
• Assist in preparing instructions and files for external illustrators
• Track art development progress and update design teams, project coordinators, and artists to ensure alignment with milestones
• Monitor the availability and assignment load of in-house illustrators to assist with resource planning across design teams
• Act as a liaison with the Operations & Project Management department to provide progress updates
• Refine and maintain DesignOps process documentation for workflow improvements
• Perform administrative and task-tracking duties as assigned by the DesignOps Manager

Skills and Attributes Needed to Succeed in This Role

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proactive and self-directed in managing tasks and anticipating needs
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team coordination
• Ability to adapt to evolving needs and solve problems independently
• Commitment to maintaining workflows that support creative excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant coordination or administrative experience, or equivalent demonstrated aptitude
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, scheduling, or a related production support role
• Proficiency with project management or scheduling tools
• Working knowledge of design or illustration workflows preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential for managing timelines and vendor coordination
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team efficiency and collaboration
• Must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines
• Expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on various issues
• Must be an active member of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology
• Committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview