Production Artist (Contract)
SanMar is a company that values the impact of its employees' work. They are seeking a Production Artist who will split their time between production design and creative work, preparing art for final output and assisting with various marketing requests.
Responsibilities
- Proof, pre-flight, and prepare final catalog files for print
- Provide layout/production of art files
- Complete edits assigned to Production during proofing process
- Responsible for Font and Image curation, storage, and inventory
- Create digital and print artwork
- Approve graphics, fonts, layouts, and other creative choices
- Archive digital and print files in our system
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Skills
- Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience or a solid portfolio with pre-press pieces
- 1-3 years as a Production Assistant or Coordinator in an advertising agency or in-house marketing team
- Excellent working knowledge of pre-press, high-end print production process, and principles of typography
- Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient with latest version of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF Proofing
- Knowledge of the printing process and the ability to create files correctly for press is essential (Example: bleeds, PDF proofing, spot and 4- color process)
- Proficient in a Mac environment
- Comfortable working in long form design format (large, multi-page designs)
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Manage own project workflow while coordinating with project teams and management on schedules, requirements, goals and assignments as needed
- Digital production experience is preferred
- Web experience a plus
- Familiar with image compression, file correction and optimization techniques
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement
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