Senior Production Artist
HybridCharlotte, North Carolina, United States or Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead production of corporate collateral including white papers, brochures, publications, event materials, presentations, email templates, and websites for print and digital distribution. Work closely with the Design Director to master brand standards and collaborate with editorial teams to create accurate charts, graphs, and tables by pulling Excel data into Illustrator and InDesign. Create and maintain branded templates, generate press-ready mechanicals, and ensure quality control in file preparation while retouching digital images as needed. Regularly track work against defined schedules, maintain project organization in internal databases, and keep Project Managers informed throughout the design development cycle. Master brand consistency globally and manage workflows across Mac and PC environments.
Required Qualifications
- Expert in print production software: Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert in print production software: Microsoft Office
- Must have formal training/experience in typography, production and prepress skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with printers about complex print jobs and attend press checks if needed
- Familiarity with web design principles and user interface best practices
- Knowledge of some basic coding skills
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in digital content management systems (such as SiteCore, ClickDimensions and Cvent)
- Excellent oral, presentation and communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work on both a Mac and a PC for a variety of media
- Ability to synthesize information to develop creative, innovative design solutions for diverse client base across multiple lines of business
- Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics, charts and graphs
- Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints
- Ability to work independently and take initiative solving creative problems, enhancing the brand, and improving operational efficiencies
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from Art Director, Design Director and Creative Director
- Ability to multitask and take initiative
- B.F.A. in graphic design or equivalent
- Minimum ten years of professional design experience in a fast-paced agency or in-house, creative environment
- Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application
Desired Qualifications
- Background in financial services industry a plus
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