Production Artist

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG); United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Private health insurance

Mentor Program

Wellbeing Program

Annual Wellbeing day

Learning platform

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) is seeking a layout specialist to create page layouts in InDesign and perform edits for major retail, grocery, pharmacy, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical clients. You will collaborate with Account Executives and the client team to monitor production progress and ensure timely delivery.

The role demands accuracy, speed, and a willingness to learn new software. Candidates should have 1+ year experience with InDesign and Photoshop, with a strong eye for typography

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience with InDesign and Photoshop.
• InDesign: typesetting and page layout experience.
• Photoshop: file format conversions and color tweaks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Self-discipline and keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new software according to style guides.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Preferred: technical degree (2 years) or higher; familiarity with Illustrator, Acrobat DC and Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Create page layouts and perform edits using InDesign.
• Manage typographic and graphical information for impact.
• Coordinate with Account Executives and client teams to track production progress.
• Apply quality control to ensure print or digital readiness.
• Incorporate client feedback through multiple proof cycles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or higher

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat DC

Bridge

Microsoft Office 365 / Excel

Job description

Responsible for creating page layouts and performing edits using InDesign, serving major clients in retail, grocery, pharmacy, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical industries.

Layout Creation:

• Build and manipulate pages and files within InDesign, ensuring quality control as well as timely and efficient production.

• Manage typographical and graphical information for maximum impact to achieve clients’ goals. Image manipulation could include silos, retouching, and simple color correction, but certainly is not limited to these processes.

• Work closely with the assigned Account Executives and other members of the client team, communicating production progress.

• Take initiatives and use independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to best complete tasks.

Quality Assurance

• Ensures the production quality control measures are met prior to the delivery of projects. In post-production, ensure the product is either print or digital-ready.

• Make client and team edits in several different proof cycles.

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1+ years of experience working with InDesign and Photoshop.

• InDesign: Proven experience with typesetting, creating pages and layouts.

• Photoshop: File format conversions best for digital or print; creating silhouettes/clipping paths and minor color correction.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines yet maintain keen attention to detail.

• Self-disciplined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines yet maintain keen attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn new software/technology to implement standard directives according to style guides.

• Ability to navigate comfortably in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.

(Preferred)

• Technical degree (2 years) or higher education.

• Familiarity with Illustrator, Acrobat DC and Bridge.

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary and all mandatory benefits, you can expect some additional perks:

• Remote work – Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, eliminate commuting, and achieve a better work-life balance.
• Private health insurance –Benefit from a comprehensive health plan tailored to your needs. Complementary therapy: mental health and wellness.
• Mentor Program – Gain personalized guidance and support from experienced mentors to help you grow professionally and achieve your career goals.
• Wellbeing Program –Opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30+ Wellbeing Champions.
• Annual Wellbeing day – We offer all ITGers an annual Wellbeing Day to encourage rest, relaxation, and time to recharge.
• Learning platform - Access a wide range of online courses to develop new skills, enhance your expertise, and support your professional growth.