Production Artist

The Company:

Czarnowski Collective is quite literally the sum of its parts. Its a banner under which youll find four distinct studios: Czarnowski Public School Infusion and assembly. While each studio has unique capabilities the approach to building stand-out brand experiences is the same: We wonder. That means every project is met with informed curiosity and imagination to deliver remarkable experiences that inspire audiences around the world.

Czarnowski combines operations strategy design and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities generate brand enthusiasm and educate consumers. Its been over 75 years since weve opened our doors but were still not resting on our reputation or accolades. Were wondering what if anticipating whats next and embracing our role within Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.

Joining Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number more than a job title more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers doers and makersand were in search of more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

The Production Artist plays a key role in bridging the gap between creative and graphic production teams. They collaborate closely with art directors designers producers project managers and production teams to prepare and finalize visual content across print digital and other media. This role ensures all materials meet the highest standards of quality and consistency required by projects and clients. With a strong attention to detail the Production Artist verifies that all assets align with brand standards technical specifications and production requirements. They also manage file preparation quality control asset archiving and communication across multiple projects and timelines.

The Job:

• Refine and fine-tune designs to ensure visual elements are balanced aligned and color-corrected
• Prepare finalize and package design files for print digital and large-format experiential applications
• Translate creative concepts into technically accurate production-ready artwork
• Review layouts graphics typography and imagery to ensure accuracy consistency and adherence to brand standards
• Prepare print-ready and fabrication-ready files ensuring correct resolution color profiles scaling and formatting
• Support large-format environmental graphics signage and experiential installations
• Collaborate closely with art directors designers producers and fabrication teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to detail and deadlines
• Maintain organized file structures asset libraries and version control across projects
• Troubleshoot design and production issues and recommend technical solutions when necessary
• Ensure consistency across all creative deliverables including digital print environmental and experiential assets
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure design files align with fabrication print and installation requirements
• Participate in internal reviews and quality checks to ensure work meets the highest standards prior to production
• Stay current with design production techniques software updates and evolving industry best practices

The Person:

• Strong foundation in graphic design principles with expert knowledge of file formats color management image editing and large-format production requirements
• 36 years of experience in a creative agency production studio or experiential environment; bachelors degree in graphic design or related field preferred
• Proven ability to prepare production-ready artwork across multiple media including print digital and environmental graphics
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work seamlessly with designers project managers account teams and production partners
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical requirements production methods and solutions
• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring consistency accuracy and adherence to brand standards across all deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify production challenges early and maintain design integrity
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Adaptable and proactive staying current with design trends tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of print production large-format graphics materials and environmental design applications
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Acrobat) for design layout and file preparation
• Experience with large-format and print production workflows including preflight tools color profiles and print specifications
• Familiarity with Hot Door CAD Tools Adobe XD After Effects Premiere Miro Microsoft Office and Canva is a plus
• Strong grasp of photography image editing and visual storytelling techniques
• Comfortable working in a Mac-based environment

*Please include your portfolio showcasing production-ready design work and examples of finalized creative assets*

What we offer:

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people and in return for their contributions our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity curiosity innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We dont take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality and more effectively champion diversity equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We dont just accept difference we honor nurture and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We dont discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex/gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.