Production Artist - Commerce Creative Services
About The Position
The Production Artist is responsible for translating various brand designs into mechanical files and building files that are ready for prepress/printing. Produce print and/or digital collateral based on the creative direction provided and maintain the creative integrity of the original concept and layout. Assume responsibility for multiple rounds of revisions to files based on input from the Production Manager, Art Directors, and Copywriters. Will take direction, yet independently follow through on production tasks. Deliver high quality assets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment under supervision of the Production Manager, Art Directors, and Creative Services team members. Adhere to brand standards, using approved fonts, logos and graphics defined in the brand guidelines. Responsible for quality control in this area. Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing and digital applications. Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files on the server and in the digital asset management system. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Art/Graphic Design/Visual Communications, or 2 years of real-world work experience in a relevant field (i.e. print shop, advertising agency, in-house design team)
- Skilled in Adobe CS with a focus in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Ability to follow brand guidelines
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Competent working with Mac products
- Professional skills – communication, collaboration, time management, and organization, detail-oriented, creative thinking, and problem solving
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with production workflow preferred
Responsibilities
- Translate various brand designs into mechanical files
- Build files that are ready for prepress/printing
- Produce print and/or digital collateral based on the creative direction provided
- Maintain the creative integrity of the original concept and layout
- Assume responsibility for multiple rounds of revisions to files based on input from the Production Manager, Art Directors, and Copywriters
- Independently follow through on production tasks
- Deliver high quality assets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment under supervision of the Production Manager, Art Directors, and Creative Services team members
- Adhere to brand standards, using approved fonts, logos and graphics defined in the brand guidelines
- Responsible for quality control
- Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing and digital applications
- Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files on the server and in the digital asset management system
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
