Digital Asset Specialist (Open To Remote)

Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Digital Asset Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Digital Asset Manager managing and organizing Digital Assets within Simpson Strong-Tie. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the creation, storage, retrieval, and distribution of digital media files, analyzing the organization's Digital Assets to ensure they are efficiently organized, easily accessible, and advocating for compliance with established protocols. This role requires a strong understanding of Digital Asset management (DAM) systems, file formats, metadata, and excellent organizational skills. Role requires knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to evaluate assets visual acuity and maintain visual standards.

The role of a Digital Asset Specialist is crucial in judging the integrity and accessibility of an organization's digital content, supporting efficient collaboration among teams, and maintaining compliance with legal and quality standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

File Ingestion and Validation; (30%)

• Oversee the ingestion of new Digital Assets into the DAM system.
• Validate files for accuracy, completeness, and quality standards.

Digital Asset Management; (25%)

• Implement and maintain a Digital Asset management system.
• Ensure proper storage, version control, and organization of Digital Assets. Conduct regular audits of the DAM system to ensure data integrity. Identify and address issues related to the quality of Digital Assets.
• Create and support best practices to improve the system and various processes for internal and external users

Metadata Management; (25%)

• Investigate options for metadata recommendations and then develop and enforce those standards for enhanced searchability.
• Recommend, communicate, and help administer processes and procedures to acquire proper files and appropriate metadata throughout the different user groups.
• Attach relevant metadata to digital files, including keywords and usage rights information.

Communication, Training and Support; (20%)

• Work closely with various departments to understand their Digital Asset needs.
• Communicate DAM best practices and guidelines to internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate and maintain supporting documentation for the system, policies and training sessions
• Provide recommendations on how to train users to use the DAM system effectively.
• Review our technical support procedures and offer opportunities on how to best troubleshoot DAM-related issues.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and or equivalent years of experience required.
• 3 years of proven experience in Digital Asset management or a related field required.
• Technical proficiency in digital file formats and Adobe Creative Cloud editing tools required.
• Familiarity with DAM systems and metadata standards. Working knowledge of Widen (Acquia) DAM a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of copyright laws and licensing agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to implement and maintain a Digital Asset management system to organize and catalog digital files.
• Ability to ensure proper storage, version control, and organization of Digital Assets.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their Digital Asset needs and provide support accordingly.
• Ability to develop and enforce metadata standards to enhance searchability and accessibility of Digital Assets.
• Ability to attach relevant metadata to digital files, including keywords, descriptions, and usage rights information
• Ability to oversee the ingestion of new Digital Assets into the DAM system.
• Ability to validate files for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards.
• Ability to evaluate assets visual acuity and maintain visual standards
• Ability to conduct regular audits of the DAM system to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
• Ability to identify and address any issues related to the quality of Digital Assets.
• Ability to provide training to users on how to use the DAM system effectively.
• Ability to offer technical support and troubleshooting for DAM-related issues
• Ability to communicate effectively DAM’s best practices and guidelines to internal stakeholders. Work closely with various departments, including enterprise services, marketing, creative, and product managers to understand their requirements and ensure the effective use of Digital Assets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position does not requires travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA. Remote Work is an option.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$63500 - $99000 / year

• Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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