Production Artist

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelis seeks a Production Artist to create high-quality artwork for packaging and related materials, integrating branding guidelines into layouts per client specs. The role supports production workflows, using industry-standard software to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and brand consistency.

The candidate will join a global marketing services portfolio and collaborate with teams across multiple brands, often contributing to complex packaging and print-ready deliverables with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of graphic arts experience or equivalent.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings to gather production information.
• Produce high-quality artwork for final layouts.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of artwork per specs and brand guidelines.
• Follow SOPs and project plans; maintain client project status in tracking system.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Brand guidelines

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts

MBA/Master's preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

QuarkXPress

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Artist creates high-quality artwork for basic production assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. 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 any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) with team to gather information on production assignments.
• Produces high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques.
• 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 project plan information into the project tracking system.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred
• 6+ years of previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Basic computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• 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 senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to work overtime as necessary

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

About Propelis:

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.Propelis.com

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $50.00 USD - $60.00 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Flex Force employees are part of our extended workforce and support our teams on an as-needed basis to meet changing business demands. Flex Force roles are designed to supplement staff during peak periods or for specific projects.

Flex Force positions operate under a flexible, project-based work arrangement that differs from traditional full-time or part-time roles. Schedules vary based on business needs, and hours are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. There may be periods with limited or no work between assignments; however, Flex Force employees may remain active members of our workforce and may be re-engaged as new opportunities arise!

Unless otherwise noted, Flex Force roles do not have a standard schedule or a defined end date.

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education

• Masters (preferred)
• Bachelors (required)

Experience

• 6 years: Years of previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)