Production Artist 3 month-contract

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

Founded 50 years ago and 4000 employees strong Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) known under the TC Transcontinental brand is a Canadian retail marketing services company Canadas largest printer and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed educated and prosperous society TC Transcontinental propels its clients success across the retail education book and information industries. With agility creativity and boldness we design and deliver innovative high-value products and services.

Were looking for a detail-oriented Production Artist to join our production team in Winnipeg. This person will work closely with internal teams to prepare modify and proof artwork for printing ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Onsite - 8:00am to 4:30pm

When your actions lead to success:

• Create and modify artwork according to customer and company specifications.
• Set up artwork on company proof templates.
• Manage and organize digital artwork files in Mac environments.
• Perform trapping and artwork adjustments for print production as specified.
• Prepare files for production.
• Review and verify color separations.
• Read and interpret blueprints and production. specifications
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality accuracy and attention to detail.

When your expertise drives us:

• College degree in Design/Production art
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the print or graphics industry preparing print-ready artwork
• Experience working in Mac environments
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills
• Experience with fonts traps line screens
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with packaging labels or commercial printing
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications beyond Illustrator
• Prepress or production-art environment experience

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Retirement savings plans
• Group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair transparent and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact

Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.