Production Artist

The Upper Deck Company • Carlsbad, CA

7d

About The Position

This is considered an entry level to intermediate production position, candidates are expected to possess competent abilities in digital assembly or color correction, not necessarily both skill sets, with qualified communication and comprehension abilities. Responsible for assembly and/or color correction from provided design files, scanned and/or digital images. Direction is structurally provided via mechanicals, written instruction and department leads. Previews files to ensure accuracy and troubleshoots problems. Builds components based on established procedures, lead guidance and written direction. Ensure quality of engineering and content. This position will interact closely with the Shift Lead and Departmental Personnel along with related Company Staff Members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 3+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related areas.
• Understanding of assembly or color correction and/or image retouching on Mac OS.
• Elementary knowledge of ripping and trapping postscript files.
• Basic understanding of Pre-Press, Printing and/or Publishing file architecture.
• Familiarity of 4-color process.
• Capable oral and written communication skills.
• Recognized productivity against flexible schedules and accelerated timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written instructions and visual structure.
• Proficient interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experienced organizational and file management skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation.
• Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels.
• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.
• Qualified in the following software applications: Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and/or color correction from provided design files, scanned and/or digital images.
• Previewing files to ensure accuracy and troubleshooting problems.
• Building components based on established procedures, lead guidance and written direction.
• Ensuring quality of engineering and content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED