Production Artist
Production Artist
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Job Description
At SanMar the work you do makes a difference.
Whats the Short Version
The Production Artist splits their time between production design and creative work. The Production Artist prepares art for final output assists with preliminary layouts of catalogs and assists with other marketing requests.
What Will You Be Doing
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For
- Associates 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
- Comfortable working in long form design format (large multi-page designs)
- 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
Whats Our Offer
Salary Range: Youll earn between $25.00 - $33.65 on an hourly basis depending on experience.
Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: Youll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
What Should You Expect
Hybrid: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.
SanMars Eastpointe office is located near Seattle WA and our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Quarterly travel may be required.
Why Work at SanMar
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being life balance career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know like Nike The North Face and Brooks Brothers as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part providing clothing that helps people feel that theyre a part of something special.
Heres your chance to be a part of this story. If youre ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority were ready for you.
SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are wherever youre from whoever you love or follow in faith whatever your disability or superpower status whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with you are welcome at SanMar.
SanMar participates in E-Verify.
Employment Type
Full Time
