Production Artist: Pre-Press & Color Correction

Upper Deck; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Deck in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Production Artist to contribute to digital assembly and color correction workflows. This entry-level to intermediate role requires ability to follow direction from design files and production leads, with emphasis on accuracy and quality of printed materials.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 2–3+ years in Pre-Press or related areas; familiarity with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts a plus.
• 2 - 3+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly and/or color correction from provided design files, scanned and/or digital images. Direction is structurally provided via mechanicals, written instruction and department leads.
• Previews files to ensure accuracy and troubleshoots problems.
• Builds components based on established procedures, lead guidance and written direction.
• Ensure quality of engineering and content.

Skills

Color correction

Pre-Press knowledge

Image retouching

Mac OS familiarity

Color management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graphic Arts degree a plus

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Upper Deck in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Production Artist to contribute to digital assembly and color correction workflows. This entry-level to intermediate role requires ability to follow direction from design files and production leads, with emphasis on accuracy and quality of printed materials.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 2–3+ years in Pre-Press or related areas; familiarity with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite is expected.