Production Artist

Position Summary

This position will be part of the production team and will help to execute packaging artworks. All artwork executions are coordinated to maintain the integrity of the approved designs and themes. The production artist must thrive in a professional, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects. The production artist performs digital page layout and brand extensions to approved design files using desktop software applications. Work is typically performed under supervision, receiving guidance from senior operators about how the work needs to be completed.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs

Responsible for ensuring that all artworks are saved in designated file locations on the server with the appropriate document control file naming specifications

Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.

Possess ability to learn and develop within a team and through direct mentorship

Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs

Check customer supplied files when starting a new job, and compare it to the supplied hard copy for any differences and size conformity

Ensure that job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and / or referenced

Verify colors used and check the resolution of any CT's

Production Art

Receive product definitions from sales, project managers or production managers

Manipulate files to match customer specs

Adjust art to meet minimum type and line thickness accordingly based on specifications for different types of printing and client requirements

Assign color builds and Pantone ink swatches to art elements

Apply art to printer supplied die drawing

Files must be organized to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepared for achieving upon completion of project

Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approval

Completed Job Quality Control Check

Check job to ensure accuracy of copy, content, color designations, and job data / labels if applicable

Ensuring the accuracy of the final data deliverable such as, but not limited to, PDF, AI, EPS, FTP upload and CD upload

Ensuring common elements are respected

Responsible for ensuring that all required checklist(s) are completed accordingly and in full, with any errors found subsequently corrected

Flag any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager / Supervisor

Competency Requirements

Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's

Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required

Basic color management skills and the ability to work with different digital formats are required

Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis

Must have an understanding of print processes and how one color affects another

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College / Associate's Degree preferred

1-3 years of work in a printing environment preferred

Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.

Able to effectively communicate through writing of business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using prescribed form and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Proofreading skills required.

Ability to work independently after initial training.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position requires periodic standing, walking, bending.

The employee may occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short / long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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