PRODUCTION ARTIST

TDS
Waunakee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2022 CLOSED ON 8/20/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION ARTIST position at TDS?

Overview:
Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Production Artist to join our award winning team! The ideal candidate is very detail oriented and a skilled user of Mac and PC computers, including experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Enfocus Pitstop and Microsoft Office.

Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Winner of the Printing Industries of America’s Best Workplace award for 20 consecutive years, Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers.

We offer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.

Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The primary function of this role is to assist with the design and preparation of art and cut files for Wide Format projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assess incoming forms of communication: job ticket, spreadsheet, purchase order, customer instruction
  • Inspect job instruction for accuracy
  • Manage file transfers, FTP access, online proofing, etc.
  • Assess customer art files for quality, specification and usability
  • Prepare native art files to production standards and generate final production files
  • Rip and normalize PDF to known state ready for press
  • Understand routing/i-cut capabilities and processes
  • Understand white ink preparation
  • Understand wide format substrates
  • Understand installations and packaging
  • Perform text and image manipulations
  • Generate customer proofs per standard
  • Minimize waste by looking for most efficient use of time and materials
  • Communicate with other employees, Sales, Customer Service on job requirements, timing, and special needs.

Qualifications:
Skills & Educational Requirements:
  • Strong Proficiency with Mac and PC computers
  • Strong computer literacy required, including Adobe Creative Cloud: Indd, AI, Photoshop, Acrobat, Enfocus Pitstop and Microsoft Office
  • Esko Layout and Artios-Cad or “like” software, a plus
  • Strong understanding of various file output forms: PDF, EPS, AI, PSD, TIFF, JPG
  • Able to troubleshoot customer files
  • Must have a very high attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work with a team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to negotiate conflict
  • Creative problem solving skills a must
  • A good understanding of the printing industry and downstream processes
  • Good typesetting skills
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