Graphic Specialist

Duration: 12 Months+

Pay Rate: $26/Hr. On W2

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, or other related studies is preferred for the production artist position.
• 3-5 years of professional experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Willingness to take photos at on-site company events with company provided iPhone.
• Strong attention to detail.

Must Have:

• Print and digital design experience.
• Proficient in visual language.
• An online portfolio demonstrating clear knowledge of graphic design, print production, and digital applications.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into executable projects.
• Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Acrobat
• Knowledge of the Windows platform.
• Comfortable using cloud-based software (Dropbox, OneDrive).
• General understanding of project management tool (Trello)
• Photo editing and retouching skills; including editing metadata and batch processing images.
• Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets, including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork, as well as producing multiple versions.
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery.
• General advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes.

Responsibilities:

The production artist will work under the supervision of the art director and their primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with the art director.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Comfortable executing brand standards.
• Proficient in visual language.
• Goal oriented, keen eye for detail, skilled at executing creative solutions.
• Can produce content on tight timelines.
• Stay up to date with current graphic design trends, techniques, and software.
• Prepare and package press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Prepare and package final files based on supplied specifications for several types of digital applications.
• Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
• Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos, and another artwork.
• Makes corrections and modifications to client proof as requested.
• Processing photography; including cropping, retouching, editing metadata and uploading to an image portal.
• Comfortable taking photos with an iPhone (company supplied) for social media.
• Image sourcing: locate stock or original photography, understand copyright laws; understand resolution options and optimal enlargement sizes.

Additional Info: 40 hours per week Hybrid schedule (likely 4 days in office)