Production Artist

Kontoor Brands, Inc. • Bolo, IL

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About The Position

The Production Artist will support Marketing Operations on projects that drive the brands to meet business and marketing strategies. This role is responsible for producing best-in-class materials, ensuring file accuracy and preparation to meet the highest quality standards. The position provides key executional support across various work types and project initiatives, focusing on the executional end of supporting the team and company needs. The Production Artist will work closely with designers to ensure precision of graphic elements and prepare files for print or digital publication, blending creativity and technical skills to format layouts and/or images.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a production artist with in graphic and/or digital design production
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques in the areas of graphic design, layout, type design, basic image retouching and delivering assets in the correct format for both print and web applications
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite in a Mac environment (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Current portfolio demonstrating relevant work experience showing technical expertise
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in art/technical related field or equivalent experience
• Unwavering attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a relentless commitment to quality and efficiency
• Flexible nature with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/activities simultaneously with a sense of urgency to changes and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Positive “can do” attitude while maintaining a high level of professionalism and can take direction well
• Excellent time management, communication skills (verbal and written), and relationship building / interpersonal skills (positive, energetic and open-minded)
• Works well collaboratively with a team as well as individually

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience (in-house or creative shop) a plus
• Apparel experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production design execution that supports our brands, business strategy, and project objectives under the direction provided by the Graphic & Digital Designers
• Execute, package and deliver image assets on a full range of brand and sales initiatives across packaging, point-of-sale, catalogs, sales sheets, promotions, digital banners, and web/email/social assets as applicable
• Replicate template-based designs with high attention to detail to ensure that all brand guidelines are met and accurate
• Collaborates with fellow marketing and communication teammates to identify project requirements and creative deliverables that support the program objectives
• Confirm all graphics and material embellishment standards are met per design
• Continual quality control and tracks artwork to completion

Benefits

• comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle
• competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future
• resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing
• discounts on our apparel
• four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees