Overview
At HLK, as a Production Artist, you'll be part of a tight-knit creative department and studio team. You'll use your design abilities to produce the final output of a wide range of communications, including print advertising, digital, collateral, comps and presentations. You're the last hands to touch the work before it sees the world, ensuring all materials are delivered to precise quality standards, adhering to brief requests and following internal approval processes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with art directors, designers and developers as well as other team members throughout the agency to deliver high-quality work for a wide range of clients
- Prepare final, press-ready files (including print, online, web and mobile applications) based on supplied specifications for several types of production
- Digitally manipulate, enhance and resize images for comps, ads and artwork
- Create files for client review and electronically deliver / upload artwork for final reproduction and web usage
- Review files prior to releasing / delivering to ensure adherence to standards of the agency, clients and, when applicable, vendors
Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience, preferably within an agency or production studio environmentProficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, PowerPoint and Google WorkspaceMust be able to handle multiple tasks at one time and easily switch from one task to another seamlessly and effectivelySolid knowledge of the printing process and preflighting tools as well as a willingness to continue to grow, learn and contributeMeet deadlines, set and follow priorities, maintain a high level of personal responsibility, and have a willingness to go above and beyond to meet clients' needs. An exceptional eye for detail and strong organizational skillsStrong portfolio of produced workRetouching and / or animation experience is a plusLocation : Chicago or St. Louis. We are not accepting remote applicants at this timeAdditional Details
Salary range : $57,000.00 / yr - $73,000.00 / yrJ-18808-Ljbffr