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