Production Artist

Quad/Graphics; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global marketing experience company is seeking a PreMedia Production Artist to create print-ready files that meet the highest production quality standards. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for assembling documents, ensuring quality typography, and adhering to print specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with creative teams. If you have a passion for design and a commitment to excellence, this role could be your next career move in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

401(k)

Holidays

Vacations

Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience in print production.
• Mastery of design software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Create print-ready layouts for signage using client data.
• Ensure quality typography and correct print specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and art teams.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat

Communication Skills

Template Creation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mac OS

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

The PreMedia Production Artist is responsible forcreating print-ready files with utilizing the highest production quality standards, exceeding client expectations within afast-pacedenvironment.

Responsibilities:

• Create print-ready layouts for signage using client provided data and style guidance
• Assemble all elements of documents, ensuring quality typography
• Proper color breaks, trapping (when necessary)
• Graphics placement and photo requirements (resolution, ink limit)
• Appropriate print specifications resulting in technically accurate final deliverable files
• Render logos and artwork to meet print-ready end deliverable specifications
• General knowledge of the workflows and procedures for the assigned area
• Understanding of Mac environment
• Read and follow internal markup and customer instructions
• Work collaboratively, creatively and open-mindedly with project managers and/or art
• Promptly notify the appropriate people of challenges affecting quality, schedule or budgets
• Discuss different approaches and methods to achieve individual and departmental goals
• Continually review current production processes for efficiencies for improvements/changes
• Provide clear and concise written and/or verbal instructions to other team members

Qualifications:
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years industry experience
• Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions
• Mastery of Mac-based InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
• Knowledge of steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written

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We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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