Graphic Production Artist

Graphic Production Artist

Associate position in a fast paced high volume retail based creative services department.

The Graphic Production Artist is a member of the Production Art team operating within the creative services department. It is both a technical and creative role working closely with and supporting the Senior Designer and Art Director to build multiple printer ready files.

Responsibilities:

Provide graphic production support to senior graphic designer and layout production team.

Layout and resizing of marketing collateral.

Create layouts and incorporate design into standardized templates.

Accurately assemble all elements of production design and copy.

Prepare final files for print production, pre-flight, export, and upload files to web-based systems.

Partner with traffic, retouching and marketing to communicate and manage deliverables.

Develop, communicate and maintain best practice for process and work flow.

File management and organization.

Quality control to brand standards.

Skills:

Expert in Adobe Suite (primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Bridge).

Adobe Acrobat.

Adept at translating approved design concepts into multiple sizes and formats to insure continuity.

Solid skills in typography, layout, and graphic design.

Fully understands the prepress process including knowledge of artwork file prep for final output.

Meticulous, detail-oriented, perfectionist approach to quality control.

Confident working well in a fast-paced high volume environment and flexibility to execute last minute changes accurately and efficiently.

Able to handle multiple jobs simultaneously, and the ability to be a team player are essential.

Digital Asset Management System experience is a plus.

Scripting & Automation experience is a plus.