Sr Specialist, Visual Design & Production

Your opportunity At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location. Build production files based on new files from art direction, while collaborating with the art director in order to maintain the integrity of their original design. Update production files of existing pieces. Build new production files based on existing files or templates. Build and hand off files that will be programmed into various template-based tools. Produce digital, fillable, and interactive PDFs. Ensure that all files meet accessibility requirements. Accurately make copy and layout edits to files during all reviews, while meeting deadlines. Check all files for completeness and ensure adherence to Schwab Brand standards and production specifications. Work closely with the print production manager to help ensure that accurately built files are provided to the print vendor. Preflight approved files for final hand off to print production. Review soft and hard proofs as requested. Perform image adjustments such as changing resolution, resizing, cropping, and retouching as necessary. Proactively communicate with project team members in order to provide clarification or eliminate and prevent issues that may affect timing and/or the final deliverable. Ask for any necessary information and come to kickoffs and other meetings prepared. Produce logo files for Schwab Alliance/Advisor statements, Fixed Income reports, and Schwab Retirement Plan Services statements. Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files on the server. Maintain knowledge of all C2 and studio team systems and processes and offer recommendations for improvements as needed. Assist in creating or maintaining team process documentation. Learn about Schwab's products, services, audiences, and resources. Work to keep skills and technical knowledge current. Share project and technical knowledge with the studio design team. What you have To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have. Required Qualifications Expert level mastery of Adobe InDesign Basic to intermediate level mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Basic to intermediate level mastery of Adobe Acrobat and creating interactive and fillable PDFs Basic understanding of accessibility standards in digital and print Experience working within strict brand guidelines, plus current Schwab working exprience Strong print prepress knowledge Additional consideration given for experience in the print industry Basic knowledge of HTML tags is helpful Preferred Qualifications Complete work in a responsible and detail-oriented manner. Practice good time management in order to meet all deadlines. Ensure the quality of work exceeds our clients' expectations. Adapt and remain productive when the scope of work in a project changes. Work cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions. Seek opportunities to share and develop experience and knowledge. Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude. Focus energy on solving problems and getting the work done. Engage in regular, consistent communication. In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities What's in it for you At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis. We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future: 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions Paid parental leave and family building benefits Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles Schwab