JobResponsibilities
- Understand the structure of a pre-press file, color space, and requirements necessary for successful results.
- Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.
- Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate or complex level Artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and Print techniques.
- Create simple/basic 2D and/or 3D renders.
- 2D image manipulation – packaging artwork and final product image.
- Meet quality standards for assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.
- Works well in a dynamic, speed-to-market focused team environment with a minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritize workload, proactively seek answers to questions, and meet assigned deadlines
- Use internal MIS to record accurate data on personal production timings.
- Create strong and effective internal partnerships, and collaborate across clients
- Make recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes, and assigned tasks.
- Able to work in rotational shifts
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience (2+ years) sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in appropriate disciplines such as Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Advertising, Interior Design or other related fields such as fine arts or fashion preferred.
- Previous experience in prepress, graphic arts, or related field in print manufacturing required
- The following are the base skills that every Production artist should have some ability in, with a chosen specialty:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Print Pre-Press knowledge
- Color Management knowledge
- RGB & CMYK
- Good people, organizational, and analytical skills:
- Communication: Good oral and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Attention to Detail: Good project management and organizational skills
- Team Work: Working well with others in teams to complete jobs
- Time Management: Manage workload in order to not miss deadlines.
- Problem Solving
- Strong interpersonal capabilities and ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with peers, client colleagues, and external vendors/partners
- Previous experience using Mac OS; Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint); Adobe Creative Suite (including of Bridge, Photoshop, and Illustrator) required.
Originally posted on Himalayas