Welcome to the Boxart Design Department

Below, you’ll find summary job descriptions for all roles within the design Department. These overviews will help clarify key responsibilities and expectations. For more detailed information or if you have any questions, please reach out to your manager or director directly for further guidance and support. We're here to help ensure you have everything you need to excel in your role at Boxart!

Director of Production  

Purpose  

  • Oversees and is accountable for the Design, Crating, Packing, and Painting departments, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining production standards.

  • Liaises with, and is the primary contact point for, other Boxart Departments, such as Project Management, Warehouse and Storage, Transport, Gallery Services, and Administrative

  • Is responsible for long-term departmental planning and strategy

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Oversee daily workflow and assign tasks to production departments  

  • Coordinate project timelines with other departments  

  • Approve cut sheets and manage staffing needs  

  • Ensure quality control and safety standards are met  

  • Manage employee performance, PTO, and training  

  • Keep FileMaker up to date and use it as an organizational tool to track workflow, scheduling, and employee performance  

  • Attend industry conferences and keep updated on best practices

Direct Reports: All Production Staff

Reports to: President

Technical Director  

Purpose 

  • Oversee quality control across all production departments, ensuring Boxart standards are upheld and managing staff training.

  • Oversees and is accountable for the Design, Crating, Packing, and Painting departments, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining production standards.

  • Liaises with, and is the primary contact point for, other Boxart Departments, such as Project Management, Warehouse and Storage, Transport, Gallery Services, and Administrative

  • Is responsible for long-term departmental planning and strategy

Responsibilities and Duties 

  • Manage quality assurance and quality control for all projects  

  • Lead prototyping projects and coordinate between departments  

  • Ensure compliance with client and industry standards  

  • Measure artworks and oversee Production staff training  

  • Keep FileMaker up to date and use it as an organizational tool to document QAQC processes, track prototyping projects, and monitor staff training  

  • Represent Boxart at industry events and consult on production techniques  

  • Approve final production techniques, designs, and materials  

Direct Reports: All Production Staff

Reports to: President

Design Manager

Purpose

  • Act as the primary point of contact for the design department, ensuring cut sheets and projects are completed on time while advising on design and materials.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Complete cut sheets and design tasks on schedule.

  • Maintain records of client specifications and materials.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, assist Project Managers with design-related queries.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, test materials and designs.

  • Maintain project records.

  • Assist in formulating packing solutions.

  • Maintain records of client specifications and Boxart practices.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, perform materials research for estimates.

  • Order materials with approval.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, provide input for employee reviews.

  • Train new Designers as needed.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Director of Production, Technical Director

Senior Designer

Purpose

  • Oversees design projects and ensures timely completion of cut sheets and design tasks according to Boxart standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Complete cut sheets and design tasks on schedule.

  • Maintain records of client specifications and materials.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, assist Project Managers with design-related queries.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, test materials and designs.

  • Maintain project records.

  • Assist in formulating packing solutions.

  • Maintain records of client specifications and Boxart practices.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, perform materials research for estimates.

  • Order materials with approval.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Director of Production, Technical Director


Designer

Purpose

  • Responsible for creating cut sheets for Boxart products based on client specifications and design requests.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Complete cut sheets and design tasks on schedule.

  • Maintain records of client specifications and materials.

  • Under the direction of the Director of Production and the Technical Director, assist Project Managers with design-related queries.

  • Test materials and designs.

  • Maintain project records.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Director of Production, Technical Director