DAM Strategist

Position for Katrina Roberts

Assigned to: Bric

DAM Strategist

20 hour/week role -- working on find out the total number of hours
- 1 opening is for Stagwell and the other opening is for Disney
- Send candidates info in the excel sub template

- Bill Rate: 110-150/hr

- 100% REMOTE - prefer east cost if possible bc that's where the projects are located

- They have told other firms about this. Lets look at past placements and past subs. And can also do new recruiting if needed. It could be a quick placement for us and fast cash for a candidate! ??

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FB from past DAM vets (in case this helps):

FYI on Sarah's feedback, we can consider for pure content author roles:

Just spoke with Sarah.

She is an AEM Content Author with AEM author support and training experience.

She is not a DAM Strategist, i.e.

• She has never set up a Metadata Schema only used them as an author
• Has never defined or designed a folder structure or permissions or workflows
• She didn't know about AEM renditions
• She hadn't heard of Dynamic Media, Brand Portal, Asset Share Commons, etc.

No for DAM Strategy

So, I focused on the PO Role...

• She has not written Dev Stories before, but she has been an SME approving those stories
• She has not led ceremonies/meetings, but has attended those meetings and has seen the way they run
• She has not been responsible to chase folks down for answers on projects she has been the person providing those answers

Overall, I found Sarah very personable, intelligent, and eager to take on new challenges.

I would hesitate to add her as a partner-PO since we require our partners to hit the ground running, sometimes after a project has started.

I do not feel she has the AEM & PO experience needed to immediately start turning requirements into stories and running the agile ceremonies.

Ivan Mak fb:

Ivan was more looking for a PO role ultimately he admitted that he didn't have much DAM strategy experience, only migration to assets, which doesn't actually meet the requirements for this role which is to drive governance and strategy of Assets, not just migrate 1:1. We need a consultant who can truly speak to DAM strategy/Assets.

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- Contract roles

- Bill Rate: 110-150/hr

- 100% REMOTE

- They have multiple DAM strategist needs and want to get additional Kris Klank's! I'll send PT and FT candidates since they have multiple openings, I just need to know their situation.

They are suddenly slammed with DAM Strategist request, so if we can try to clone Kris type candidates that'd be great! I'm gathering all the info on additional openings as well for review, may take some shifting around with aligning resources to the role, depending which is higher priority, etc. but AEM is def down badged DAM Strategists/none available and the partner requests are adding up...

Need strong DAM strategy experience, and the ability to drive governance and strategy of Assets, not just migrate 1:1. We need a consultant who can truly speak to DAM strategy/Assets.

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Notes from last time a similar role was open, in case this is helpful:

• Strong Adobe DAM (Digital Asset Management) strategist (also goes by Library Scientist). If you are talking to a DAM strategist, they know they are a DAM strategist.

You can use the below JD as a guide for this role, but take it with a grain of salt bc it didn't come from Adobe:

Digital Asset Management Business Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the digital asset site
• Responsible for the flow of the digital assets in and out of the online database
• Serves as subject matter expert for all things relating to digital assets
• Work with external Digital Asset Management company to resolve problems or issues
• Upload, download and understand metadata hierarchy required
• Ensure all proprietary rights and legal authorizations are in place
• Set up new asset library and workspaces
• Ensure consistency between test and production environments
• Enter metadata about the image and product data that pertains to the product depicted in the image
• Maintain rights-managed status on images in database
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and determine improvements needed in database and database interfaces
• Help maintain and plan complex workflow support to onsite and offsite client(s)
• Works with on-site teams to clean up image data for search-ability

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative solution capabilities
• Handles self with finesse and diplomacy with an understanding of changing priorities, sense of urgency, execution of results and support for the team
• Is an effective, mature, self-aware team player who has a calming style
• Leads and initiates change effectively and is flexible and collaborative in all cross-functional responsibilities
• Operates with high integrity, is productive under high pressure, hands-on when needed
• Demonstrates excellent communication ability using strong listening skills and logical, systematic approach to assimilating and sharing information in all areas
• Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork and print services helpful
• Displays situational leadership by applying experiences to current/new challenges and situations

Ideal Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to fine details
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Willing to constantly improve
• Openness and adaptability to change
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment
• Be self-directed and require little direction
• Able to prioritize and complete work assignments and projects in timely fashion
• Project Phototype's image by being genuine, friendly, caring and take pride in your work
• Effective and persuasive communication skills

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphics Communication or Information Technology or equivalent experience
• Experience in printing field or prepress production ideal
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus