Print Production Artist

Garmin International, Inc. • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Print Production Artist at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role is responsible for configuring, producing, preparing files for, and archiving promotional projects, including packaging, print advertising, merchandising, ad specialties, and collateral materials. The position also supports maintenance of the Garmin Print Center.

The Print Production Artist assists with file preparation and production for basic advertising, collateral, packaging, merchandising, and tradeshow projects, and collaborates with Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters to create packaging materials. The role supports consistent application of Garmin’s brand style, archives completed jobs, helps prepare and check print files, uploads final files for international localization when needed, coordinates packaging translations, and helps create design elements for print materials. The position also requires understanding and applying Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy, and staying current on Garmin products.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Printing, Art, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Efficient Mac OS computer skills using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, as well as other relevant print-related software.
• Awareness of pre-press production methods and final production follow-through.
• Aptitude to learn and effectively apply knowledge of Communications practices, processes, programs, and technology.
• Ability to estimate the level of effort required for a task.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy and high quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others.
• Basic knowledge of Garmin’s organization, customers, market segments, products, operations, and strategies.
• Understanding of effective time management, organizational, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing projects and duties for the print center.
• Assist with file preparation and production for basic advertising, collateral, packaging, merchandising, and tradeshow jobs according to assigned deadlines.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and Copywriters to create effective packaging materials.
• Apply Garmin’s brand style consistently across projects.
• Assist with archiving completed jobs.
• Assist Art Directors and Designers with setting up, editing, or checking print files as needed.
• Upload final project files to SharePoint for localization by international offices when needed.
• Coordinate packaging translations.
• Support creation of design elements for print materials.
• Understand and apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy.
• Remain current on features and benefits of the complete Garmin product line.

Benefits

• Eligible for Garmin’s benefit program; details are available through Garmin Benefits.

What This Job Offers

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