Adecco Creative and Marketing is searching for a Production Artist for a 3-month assignment. This role is for a leading party supplies manufacturer and distributor with over 50 years of industry experience!
This role is fully on-site with free parking and summer Fridays!
- Assist the design team in preparing purchased artwork for development.
- Prepare organized production files from concept art provided by Product Designers.
- Prepare organized layout and electronic files according to specification.
- Complete pre-production preparation of files by putting them in a format that allows for artwork development.
- Obtain and retain current production specifications.
- Inspect production files prepared by the other designers prior to sending to the vendor to make sure they are correctly set up.
- Color correct imagery.
- Prepare layout by placing art and text; specifying print requirements such as bleeds, clear zones, die-cut and coverage.
- Create successful die lines for customer presentations.
- Ensure that all electronic product files are prepared properly for appropriate media output and according to relevant style guides and printer requirements.
- Manage the highest level of quality by proofing all products for accuracy.
- Assure accurate printability, including traps, overprints and minimum half tone dots and line weights. Experience in preparing art for flexographic printing is preferred.
- Review matchprints and pre-production samples against final files for accuracy.
- Provide proofs for review; coordinating with creative team, internal clients; review and implement changes.
- Back up all final files and maintain a well-organized archive.
- When necessary, may help with mock-ups and printing files to in-house printers (knowledge of using cutting tools such as an Exacto knife helpful).
- Keep on the cutting edge of design and production innovations within industry and in customer products field.
- Help train/mentor Associate and Assistant Production Artists.
- Lead projects, troubleshooting issues as they arise to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Excellent leadership, follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. This includes strong communication and time management/prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with little direction.
- Strong internet and email skills.
- A working understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of various printing methods (primarily flexography but also offset, rotogravure, etc.) and how to prepare art for each method.
- Knowledge of 4-color process printing, as well as spot color printing and various printing techniques.
- Understanding of the concept of ink gain and how ink gain in respect to the various printing methods affects the files prepared.
- Must be skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or its equivalent required; Bachelor's degree from a four-year art college or university strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of related experience and/or training required; 5 or more years preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Adecco
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/49105-senior-production-designer
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