Production Artist

Equator is a global packaging design agency delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Artist creates high-quality artwork for basic 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) with team to gather information on production assignments.
• Produces high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
• Ensures accurate consistent and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate 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) company standards 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Arts or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA Masters) preferred
• 6 years of previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally nationally and/or internationally may be required.
• Basic 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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit:

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.âEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and doing so we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

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 $45.00 USD - $55.00 USD hourly. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Flex Force employees are part of our extended workforce and support our teams on an as-needed basis to meet changing business demands. Flex Force roles are designed to supplement staff during peak periods or for specific projects.

Flex Force positions operate under a flexible project-based work arrangement that differs from traditional full-time or part-time roles. Schedules vary based on business needs and hours are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. There may be periods with limited or no work between assignments; however Flex Force employees may remain active members of our workforce and may be re-engaged as new opportunities arise!

Unless otherwise noted Flex Force roles do not have a standard schedule or a defined end date.

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