Production Artist

TITLE: PRODUCTION ARTIST

REPORTS TO: STUDIO MANAGER

RANKING:  SALARIED/NON-EXEMPT

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To accurately make revisions in art, create appropriate mock-ups for client presentations and precision production art for print vendors.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite and other Mac-based computer software to assist with making layout (graphic and text) revisions, editing photos and vector drawing with an eye for detail and correctness.

2. Familiar with Prepress techniques and file preparation.

3. Competence in preparing FTP on projects to send to vendors and troubleshooting problems in this and other electronic sending processes.

4. Inserts changes and revises copy in documents with an eye for detail and correctness.

5. Completes projects within budget and given time parameters set by the Creative Department Director.

6. Communicate and interact well with peers, supervisors and client representatives (be a team player).

7. Keep apprised and knowledgeable of current trends and innovations in the field of direct marketing and fund raising — what the leaders in the industry are doing — and how to integrate such new concepts, use of graphics and text that would enhance his/her assigned projects.

8. Always present projects to the best of his/her ability and professionalism.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Good organizational skills.

2. Good interpersonal skills.

3. Focused attention to details.

4. Ability to work under pressure without compromising performance or accuracy in a deadline oriented environment..

5. Knowledge of computer technology and how to troubleshoot technical problems when such arise.

6. Ability to independently use contemporary design techniques appropriate to market served by client.

7. Minimum one years’ experience in production art or appropriate educational background.