Production Designer

About the role

FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Graphic/Quality Standards:
  • Proper use of trademarks and logos.
  • Legal and regulatory requirements met.
  • All files meet AFFCO/NASC standards for quality.
  • Maintain internal standards of good typography: proper hyphenation, kerning, line breaks, legibility.
  • Accurate sizes and specifications used throughout.
  • Digital files are constructed in the most memory-efficient manner.
  • Digital files are accurate and error-free.
• Project Self-Management:
  • Work as a team with Creative and Production Services to seek out appropriate information for completion of projects on time.
  • Prioritizes work appropriately.
  • Accurately accounts for time and alerts project manager immediately if project will exceed original timeframe.
• Design Skills:
  • Responsible for design variations based on key artwork.

Requirements

• At least 5 years in Mac Digital Production.
• Thorough knowledge of the following programs: Illustrator, Indesign, and Photoshop.
• Experience with Sketch and Keynote a plus.
• Experience with packaging die-vinyls strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Mac OS.
• Skilled with Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Knowledgeable in Illustrator that is the most appropriate for specific project.
• Knowledgeable in Photoshop, including ability to color correct and retouch photos.
• Knowledgeable in color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.
• High energy and enthusiastic approach a must.

Skills

• Collaborative and self-sufficient with a problem-solving, proactive attitude and approach to role and responsibilities.
• Proficient in graphic design software such as Illustrator, Indesign, and Photoshop.
• Advanced knowledge of key commands, paragraph formatting, typography, style sheets, tab fields.
• Expertise in digital file management/archiving.
• Understanding of color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing.
• Ability to color correct and retouch photos.
• Knowledgeable in color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.

Benefits

• Up to $56.70 per hour + Overtime.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Disability insurance.