Job Description:
The Graphic Artist is part of the in-house Marketing department design team and ensures work is produced to the specifications and satisfaction of the internal client within the required timeline. Although there may be opportunities to participate on graphic design projects, this is primarily a production art job. People who will be most successful in this position are those who enjoy making noted edits and modifications to existing documents vs. designing new materials from scratch.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities;
- Execute copy, layout, and minor design changes with little to no art direction from graphic designers and project managers
- Manage multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly to meet challenging timelines
- Interact and collaborate with internal and external team members to assure needs of the project and company are met
- Ensure all deliverables are accurate, consistent and free of errors on all stages of development
- Maintain ownership of each assigned project, ensuring final completion by the due date
- Preflight, troubleshoot, and deliver final artwork that meets technical requirements as determined by its final format
- Maintain established brand standards and design consistency across materials and media
- Image retouching, color correction, masking and additional image manipulation when needed
Required Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro
- MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Art file requirements for traditional press and digital press production
- Attention to detail
- Organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Function effectively and efficiently in a deadline-oriented environment
- Track details of multiple projects and thrive working under pressure
- Heed guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements;
Fast-paced environment. Occasionally bends/stoops, crouches/kneels, and pushes/pulls. Rarely lifts up to 10 pounds. Spends 10% of time walking and 90% sitting. Frequent and extensive computer usage.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design or related experience
- 3+ years of professional production or design experience
