Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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
Graphics Specialist (Production Artist)