Overview

WPS is seeking an organized, innovative Catalog Manager to lead our Catalog and Photo Editing teams.  Our ideal candidate is someone with at least 3 years of experience working with catalog production in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment. We seek someone who can lead by example whilst working with diverse personalities and skillsets, is highly organized, extremely detail focused and committed to producing the highest quality catalog products with the utmost accuracy.

The ideal candidate must be production minded, focused on deadlines, able to handle competing schedules and adept at multi-tasking.

If you enjoy a challenge, like finding innovative solutions to creative and production challenges, and desire to be part of the dynamic, growing powersports industry, this is the career opportunity for you!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage a small team of Catalog and Photo Editor staff with  people-centered leadership and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Produce/manage the Catalog production schedule
  • Have a collaborative mindset on internal processes with an emphasis on improvement
  • Research and implement new software, new or improved internal processes or timelines as needed.
  • Work with Product Management, Purchasing, Data, Design, Marketing and Sales departments with regards to catalog production logistics and internal processes surrounding product data and photos.
  • Cross-train internal teams on foundational print production skills and photo editing and manage ongoing development.
  • Inspect and approve all catalog and photo styles and quality standards.
  • Educate the Catalog team on trending processes or special effects in the publishing/digital industry. Help staff stay on top of creating products while maintaining required costs.
  • Design and implement training documents for internal Catalog and Photo processes
  • Report regularly to the Sr. VP of Product management
  • Cover various production duties in absence of key staff
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in a job related major, or relevant experience, PREFERRED
  • At least 3 years of print and catalog production experience REQUIRED
  • Expert level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, REQUIRED
  • Firm working knowledge of Photoshop photo editing REQUIRED
  • Working knowledge of CMYK color REQUIRED
  • Proven management and leadership experience, with the ability to effectively lead multiple employees with an ongoing talent development mindset REQUIRED
  • Acute attention to detail and accuracy REQUIRED
  • Ability to analyze departmental data for the purpose of evaluating performance and implementing improvements
  • Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Must be responsive and helpful and must have a sense of urgency for deadlines

About Western Power Sports

COMPANY CULTURE

At Western Power Sports, our motto is "Work hard. Play hard". We seek individuals who are passionate about life and bring that energy to their careers. As one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors of aftermarket power sports parts, apparel and accessories, we sell fun products to a nationwide network of dealers, shipping from multiple warehouse locations around the country.  As a member of our team, you will be exposed to the fast-paced power sports environment, which has experienced booming expansion over recent years.