Production Artist

• The production artist will work under the supervision of the art director and their primary responsibilities will include.
• Collaborating closely with the art director.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.
• Comfortable executing brand standards.
• Proficient in visual language.
• Goal-oriented, keen eye for detail, skilled at executing creative solutions.
• Can produce content on tight timelines.
• Stay up to date with current graphic design trends, techniques, and software.
• Prepare and package press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Prepare and package final files based on supplied specifications for several types of digital applications.
• Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
• Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos, and other artwork.
• Makes corrections and modifications to client proofs as requested.
• Processing photography; including cropping, retouching, editing metadata, and uploading to an image portal.
• Comfortable taking photos with an iPhone (company-supplied) for social media.
• Image sourcing: locate stock or original photography, understand copyright laws; understand resolution options and optimal enlargement sizes.

• A bachelor’s degree in design or other related studies is preferred for the production artist position.
• 3-5 years of professional experience.
• An online portfolio demonstrating clear knowledge of graphic design, print production, and digital applications.
• Print and digital design experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into executable projects.
• Process-oriented self-starter.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Acrobat.
• Knowledge of the Windows platform.
• Comfortable using cloud-based software (DropBox, OneDrive).
• General understanding of project management tool (Trello).
• Willingness to take photos at on-site company events with company-provided iPhone.
• Photo editing and retouching skills; including editing metadata and batch-processing images.
• Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets, including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork, as well as producing multiple versions.
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery.
• General advertising, marketing, and media terminology and processes.

Salary : $21 - $26