Master - Production Artist

SGK; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SGK, a leading global packaging and brand experience company, is seeking a Master - Production Artist to create high-quality artwork for complex production assignments. This role requires expertise in graphic design, adherence to branding guidelines, and collaboration with client teams to deliver exceptional results. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a substantial background in graphic arts, with a willingness to contribute creatively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of previous Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising experience.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with peers and clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and high-quality artwork for production assignments.
• Attend client meetings and ensure high quality in deliverables.
• Maintain project tracking system for client communications.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred

Tools

Adobe Design Suite

Acrobat

QuarkXpress

Agile

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SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value.

Position Summary

The Master – Production Artist develops accurate and high-quality artwork for intermediate to complex production assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. In coordination with the client project team, this role incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography, text, legal requirements, etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging, circulars, etc.) per client’s technical specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Attends client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.
• Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality intermediate to complex level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques.
• Interprets concept and/or brand guidelines through to artwork execution.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and/or external clients.
• Performs assigned tasks within the overall Production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company standards, and the client’s brand guidelines and standards.
• Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in the project tracking system.
• Meets quality standards consistently for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 6+ years of previous Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Advanced computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc.
• Proficient in Adaptive Design.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
  
  

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  
  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design Services

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