POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Artist assists design teams in graphic production for collateral, packaging, and display projects. Within the studio, works with Art Directors, Project Directors and Project mangers to ensure concepts translate over into finished projects for implementation. Must have solid knowledge of four-color printing process.
POSITION COMPETENCIES: Responsibilities associated with each position are a combination of organization-wide and department specific standards. Competencies are evaluated initially during each employee’s Introductory Period using the on boarding plan and manager observations. Thereafter, competencies are assessed on an on-going basis and formally documented annually using the Annual Performance Appraisal Form.
ORGANIZATIONAL RANKING:
Reports To: Creative Director
Supervisory Responsibilities : None
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for the final press-ready design, layout and formatting of materials.
• Must be able to pre-flight, collect files and archive materials.
• Responsible for attending press checks and ensure graphic standards of quality.
• Must work closely with production manager to implement proper production workflow.
• Assists in graphic design development when needed.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are required on the job.
MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS:
• As observed by manager and others.
• Review of documentation.
• Project outcomes and results are delivered in a cost effective, high quality, competent, and efficient manner as determined by internal and external processes.
• Conduct and interpersonal relationships contribute positively to the delivery of projects and services, and to orderly operation of the department and the organization.
• Skills are maintained and enhanced through meetings with interdisciplinary team members, participation in planning activities, and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year college, University or art school in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Communications or closely related field
Experience: 3-5 years preferred.
Special Skills/Qualifications: Proficiency in Quark, Illustrator, Freehand and Photoshop. Prior pre-press production preferred
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent must manage stress appropriately; make decisions under pressure; handle multiple priorities, work alone or may be required to work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent will never be exposed to toxins, chemicals, detergents, and extreme temperatures (30degrees F – 115 degrees F), dust, fumes, moving mechanical parts, x-ray/electromagnetic energy, high pitched noises, Communicable diseases, or gases. The incumbent will spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift and/or push up to 30 pounds with mechanical assistance. This position requires stooping, kneeling, bending, manual dexterity, repetitive hand and arm coordination, finger dexterity, vision acuity both far and near with depth perception. The incumbent will sit 75% of the time and stand/walk 25% of the time.
CONTACTS / INTERACTS WITH: Employees and Vendors