Production Artist
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Creative Services is responsible for the design and production of visual materials for the Saint Louis Zoo. The primary focus of the Production Artist is pre-press production installation and upkeep of print and sign projects. Finishing installation and maintenance of signs requires familiarity with the necessary tools materials and sign hardware. A successful candidate will be able to fulfill multiple production requests track and document work completed and support in other Creative Services tasks both collaboratively and independently with direction.
This position is onsite at the Forest Park Campus of the Saint Louis Zoo. Some travel to our other locations in St. Louis may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
Operate and maintain printers laminators print software and finishing equipment
Effectively use computer design programs and file formats required for prepress and print
Execute file prep and review pre-flight details prior to production
Trim laminate mount and maintain accuracy and production quality
Measure install and maintain sign elements across campuses
Manage material tracking report shortages and communicate reorders to Manager
Collaborate with the design and production team ensuring consistency in branding quality and installation
Qualifications
Relevant degree and/or other production creative or related experience
Skilled with precise measurement and cutting using rulers/tape measure and cutting tools
Ability to safely work with hand/power tools and related PPE (drill utility knife etc.)
Physically able to stand for periods of time walk long distances and lift up to 50 pounds if required
Preferred Skills Knowledge & Experience
Mac OS platform and Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign)
Experience in print graphics art carpentry or other skilled creative fields
All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances including marijuana.
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Prepress
- Adobe Acrobat
- Layout Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Color Management
- Screen Printing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDraw
- Sign Manufacturing
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. Home to over 16,000 animals, many of which are endangered,…
