Production Artist

SGS & Co; Chennai District; On-site; INR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co is seeking a Production Art professional in Chennai to manage artwork files, align artwork with specifications, and ensure proper folder organization. The role involves saving artworks on the server with correct naming, and participating in process improvements to boost creative output.

The candidate will work within a collaborative team, learning and growing under mentorship while ensuring compliance with SOPs and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs.
• Save artworks in designated file locations on the server with proper document control file naming specifications.
• Participate in process improvement efforts and production meetings to foster a positive creative impact.

Job description

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs
• Responsible for ensuring that all artworks are saved in designated file locations on the server with the appropriate document control file naming specifications
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.
• Possess ability to learn and develop within a team and through direct mentorship

Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs

• Check customer supplied files when starting a new job, and compare it to the supplied hard copy for any differences and size conformity
• Ensure that job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and/or referenced
• Verify colors used and check the resolution of any CT’s

Production Art

• Receive product definitions from sales, project managers or production managers
• Manipulate files to match customer specs
• 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
• Files must be organized to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepared for achieving upon completion of project
• Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approval