Assistant Production Artist (1 year contract) (Toronto Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • Toronto, ON

26d • CA$45,000 - CA$48,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Art Department at HarperCollins is seeking an Assistant Production Artist to work on the creation of advertisements, promotional materials, and covers. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues to develop the essential skills needed to create both print and digital materials. This position works closely with Art, Editorial, and Marketing. This position requires the ability to track and maintain focus while sharing detailed information between multiple groups.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• MAC technical abilities and file building techniques in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of typography, design layout, color work and print processes
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as a team player
• Adaptable/flexible to changing business processes and requirements
• This position requires extended periods of focus working in front of a computer with multiple screens.

Responsibilities

• Create advertisements for Marketing utilizing design elements from the covers created by Art and manage communication and approvals on an ongoing basis.
• Create galley covers using templates and already created cover art.
• Assist with building both print and digital cover materials in Adobe Creative Suite ensuring that the final delivery of the press ready files follow departmental best practice (SOPs).
• Assist with reprint corrections.
• Interact with multiple departments as needed and in a timely manner to ensure assigned materials meet specified deadlines.
• Organize and archive all completed materials following departmental best practices and naming conventions (SOPs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree