Web Production Artist

Part Time Web Production Artist
WorldPantry.com Inc.
San Francisco, CA

THE COMPANY

World Pantry is a rapidly growing San Francisco Bay Area based e-commerce company partnering with leading food companies to handle their direct to consumer e-commerce businesses where we build and manage their official e-commerce webstores. We currently manage over 60 webstores including: Hershey’s, Celestial Seasonings Tea, Tootsie Roll Industries, Torani Syrups & Sauces, Atkins, and many others.

Founded in 1998, the business has had significant growth each year. We have achieved this growth by delivering outstanding service to our customers and partners and by creating and developing a great team of talented people.  

We are an open book management company and the ideal candidate will help contribute to our positive team culture and share our values: outstanding service to our customers, partners and each other; respect; integrity; embrace learning, growth and change; personal responsibility and accountability; and, work hard and have fun.

THE POSITION

Do you have what it takes to design for 60 leading national brands? This is a great opportunity for a production artist who wants to stretch and grow their skills, while working with a group of talented co-workers to make a great contribution. The Web Production Artist will report to our Web Designer while working closely with the entire Marketing and Engineering teams.

Specifically the Web Production Artist will be responsible for the following:

·        Optimizing and creating product images for use on the web, in marketing emails and printed materials.

·        Designing email templates for 60 product partner brands in keeping with each partner's style and brand guidelines.

·        Coding email templates into HTML format.

·        Assisting with web site production efforts on Shopify and other ecommerce platforms

·        Creating and editing product photography

·        Reporting on the success of design initiatives where applicable.

Qualities and Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

·        Has an eye for good design and is able to effectively articulate visual composition ideas verbally.

·        The ability to balance copy, design elements and imagery to convey effective messaging.

·        Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator

·     A portfolio with pieces that illustrate the candidate’s work

• Is detail oriented and extremely accurate with their work, while able to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

·        Is proactive in their work, is willing to take initiative on projects and keeps up with design industry developments.

·        Possesses the energy, ambition, as well as the desire to succeed and learn that are needed in a growing entrepreneurial environment.

·        Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively throughout the organization as well as with partners and vendors.

·        Enjoys working hard and having fun, coupled with a good sense of humor.

·        1-2 years of work experience as a Production Artist

·        B.A/B.S. in Design, Marketing, Advertising or related field is preferred.
 

* Pluses:

·        The ability to write compliant HTML and CSS

·        Knowledge and experience optimizing assets for web production

·        Experience with photography, especially product photography

·        Experience with ecommerce, email marketing, or banner optimization
 

Within the first twelve months, the Graphic Production Artist will have the opportunity to gain experience with the following:

·        Email marketing – designing, coding in HTML, testing and debugging across email clients, upholding brand standards

·        Analysis of design success in consumer outreach

·        Working with Marketing and Engineering departments to achieve mutually optimal results

·        Production for desktop and mobile platforms

Please submit resumes, cover letter and desired compensation.