Traditional Packaging Production Artist

Position Summary

This is a contingent, 1 year role, 40-hours a week. This is a pet friendly environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Graphic/Quality Standards: Proper use of trademarks and logos. Legal and regulatory requirements met. All files meet AFFCO/NASC standards for quality. Meets internal standards of good typography: proper hyphenation, kerning, line breaks, legibility. Accurate sizes and specifications used throughout. All projects are routed to Proofreader before presentation to review group. Digital files are constructed in the most memory-efficient manner. Digital files are accurate and error-free. Ideal candidate would be both collaborative and self-sufficient with a problem-solving, proactive attitude and approach to role and responsibilities.
• Skills: Extensive knowledge of Mac OS. Skilled with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator: Knowledge of advanced key commands, paragraph formatting, typography, style sheets, tab fields. Proper digital file management/archiving. 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. Must be comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.
• 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School and some college courses preferred.
• Experience (Years/Type): 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.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Contact Information

Email Your Resume In Word To Sarah.Maberry@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Job ID

linkedin : SM24-1990760L405