Production Artist

About This Role

This role is for a Production Artist who will prepare and manipulate artwork files according to customer and print specifications. The artist will ensure all artworks are correctly organized and meet regulatory requirements for various printing types.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams, and SOPs
• Ensure all artworks are saved in designated file locations on the server with appropriate document control file naming specifications
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business
• Learn and develop within a team and through direct mentorship
• Check customer-supplied files when starting a new job, and compare them to the supplied hard copy for any differences and size conformity
• Ensure job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and/or referenced
• Verify colors used and check the resolution of any CT’s
• Receive product definitions from sales, project managers, or production managers
• Manipulate files to match customer specifications
• Adjust art to meet minimum type and line thickness accordingly based on specifications for different types of printing and client requirements
• Assign color builds and Pantone ink swatches to art elements
• Apply art to printer-supplied die drawing
• Create line extension mechanical art from supplied brief or supplied elements
• Create/manipulate artwork to conform with regulatory specifications
• Organize files to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepare them for archiving upon completion of the project
• Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approval