Production Artist

SUMMARY: A Production Artist will use a variety of tools to create attractive and informative printed and promotional pieces and products within brands and templates that are already produced.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare press-ready files based on supplied specifications for multiple types of printing.

• Package branding and files for release to printers or media partners.

• Adapt signage templates to create new wayfinding, event, and promotional signs at the public attractions.

• Update promotions and advertisements using previously designed pieces and templates.

• Adjust package templates to create packaging for new products.

• Update products and publications with updated branding and information.

• Use existing branding guidelines to create materials for various projects.

• Maintain consistent branding & design presence across all promotional channels.

• Archive art and graphics for future projects

• And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with workflow and collaboration solutions like Basecamp, Google Docs, Dropbox, and similar.

• Skills in layout, design, eye flow, information architecture, readability, typography, and color theory.

• Good understanding of principles of branding and its relationship to design and cohesive marketing.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Efficient - tackling problems in a timely manner

• Finisher - loves seeing a project through to completion

• Independently resourceful - researching solutions with minimal supervision

• Organized - able to keep track of multiple concurrent projects

• Creative - thinking outside the box for optimal solutions to difficult problems

• A fast learner - adapting to new methodologies with minimal coaching

• Humble - giving and receiving criticism with a graceful spirit

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in graphic design or similar or equivalent experience.

• Recent two years of experience doing art production professionally.

• Portfolio demonstrating technical knowledge, branding cohesiveness, and understanding of visual representation of content.