Marketing Production Artist

TITLE:                           Production Artist

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a talented Production Artist to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional technical skills, a strong understanding of design fundamentals, and a genuine passion for production work. As a Production Artist, you will collaborate closely with designers, art directors, and fellow team members to produce a wide range of assets, spanning from digital to print. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all deliverables meet our high-quality standards and adhere to brand guidelines. This role demands a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency, where your contributions will play a crucial role in our creative workflow.

Portfolio required upon applying.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Graphic Production: Transform design concepts into high-quality print and digital assets, including advertisements, brochures, banners, social media graphics, email campaigns, web graphics, and other marketing materials while ensuring accuracy and consistency.  Production & File Preparation: Prepare, organize, and package files for print and digital distribution, including preflighting, color correction, image retouching, image manipulation, and optimization for various platforms, formats, and manufacturer specifications.  Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality checks to ensure all deliverables are accurate, error-free, meet brand standards, and satisfy project specifications before release.  Apply Design Fundamentals: Consistently apply strong design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, composition, spacing, and layout, to maintain polished, effective, and brand-consistent creative.  Collaboration: Work closely with designers, art directors, copywriters, and other team members to understand project goals, provide production expertise, and contribute thoughtful solutions throughout the creative process.  Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of quality in a fast-paced environment.  Communication: Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders to clarify project requirements, address feedback, and ensure successful project execution.  Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, production techniques, software updates, and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and creative output.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in graphic design, production art, or a similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating production expertise across print and digital media. 
• Design Fundamentals: Solid understanding of typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, composition, spacing, layout, and overall design principles. Able to consistently apply these fundamentals to produce polished, effective, and brand-compliant creative. 
• Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with other relevant creative software.
• Figma: Experience with Figma and collaborative design workflows is a plus, including working with shared libraries, design systems, and production-ready assets. 
• Production Expertise: Strong understanding of prepress and production workflows, including color management, file preparation, packaging, and output for both print and digital deliverables. 
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing pixel-perfect, accurate, and error-free work. 
• Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines. 
• Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, accept feedback, and contribute ideas when appropriate. 
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and consistently delivering high-quality work. 
• Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of production work, demonstrating design capabilities, creativity, technical skills, and attention to detail.