Senior Production Artist

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr Production Artist is responsible for developing accurate and high-quality artwork for basic to intermediate production assignments to incorporate in final layout for Assembly. This role incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography text legal requirements etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging circulars etc.) per clients technical specifications.

This role is hybrid based in Cincinnati OH

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary
Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables
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
Performs assigned tasks within the overall Production workflow and assigned budget according to: work order specifications industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the clients brand guidelines and standards
Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining project plan information into the project tracking system
Meets quality standards consistently for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports tools processes and assigned tasks.
Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Arts Marketing Advertising or related field
Advanced degree (MBA Masters) preferred
3-10 years progressive print manufacturing experience in a pre-press graphic arts or related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems Adobe Design Suite Acrobat plus QuarkXpress Agile etc.
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical prioritizing interpersonal problem-solving presentation budgeting project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting
Ability to work overtime as necessary

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk hear and see.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $24.60 USD - $32.50 USD hourly. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Required Experience:

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Equator is a global packaging design agency delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is division of Marks part of the Propelis Group.POSITION SUMMARY:The Sr Production Artist is responsible for developing accurate and high-qualit...

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is hybrid based in Cincinnati OH

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary
Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables
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
Performs assigned tasks within the overall Production workflow and assigned budget according to: work order specifications industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the clients brand guidelines and standards
Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining project plan information into the project tracking system
Meets quality standards consistently for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports tools processes and assigned tasks.
Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Arts Marketing Advertising or related field
Advanced degree (MBA Masters) preferred
3-10 years progressive print manufacturing experience in a pre-press graphic arts or related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems Adobe Design Suite Acrobat plus QuarkXpress Agile etc.
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical prioritizing interpersonal problem-solving presentation budgeting project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting
Ability to work overtime as necessary

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: