One of our clients is looking to add a Production Artist to their growing team. In this role, you will prepare art for final output, assist with preliminary layouts of catalogs, and assist with other marketing requests.
Location: Issaquah, WA – onsite 3 days per week required
Length: 6-month contract
Associate Vendors: We are accepting applications from candidates who are currently authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Proof, pre-flight, and prepare final catalog files for print.
- Provide layout/production of art files.
- Complete edits assigned to Production during proofing process.
- Responsible for Font and Image curation, storage, and inventory.
- Create digital and print artwork.
- Approve graphics, fonts, layouts, and other creative choices.
- Archive digital and print files in our system.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience or a solid portfolio with pre-press pieces
- 1-3 years as a Production Assistant or Coordinator in an advertising agency or in-house marketing team
- Digital production experience is preferred
- Web experience a plus
- Familiar with image compression, file correction and optimization techniques
- Excellent working knowledge of pre-press, high-end print production process, and principles of typography
- Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient with latest version of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF Proofing
- Knowledge of the printing process and the ability to create files correctly for press is essential (Example: bleeds, PDF proofing, spot and 4- color process)
- Proficient in a Mac environment
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Manage own project workflow while coordinating with project teams and management on schedules, requirements, goals and assignments as needed
