Sr Production Artist

Quad/Graphics; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global marketing experience company is seeking a Sr PreMedia Production Artist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience to create high-quality print-ready files while mentoring junior artists. Your expertise in design software like InDesign and Photoshop will be essential in ensuring every project meets the highest standards. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive and contribute to the success of various marketing initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and excellence in every aspect of its operations.

Benefits

401(k)

Holidays

Vacations

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years industry experience in premedia production.
• Mastery of creating templates and style sheets for print.

Responsibilities

• Create print-ready layouts and manage graphics placement.
• Mentor PreMedia Production Artists and ensure quality standards.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat

Print processes knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mac environment

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 take charge of their success. Whether an operator, sales rep, graphic artist, or clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best—for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we believe we can always create a better way.

The Sr PreMedia Production Artist is responsible for creating print-ready files, utilizing the highest production quality standards, exceeding client expectations, mentoring PreMedia Production Artists, and working/meeting with clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Create print-ready layouts for signage using client-provided data and style guidance.
2. Assemble all elements of documents, ensuring quality typography.
3. Apply proper color breaks and trapping when necessary.
4. Manage graphics placement and photo requirements (resolution, ink limit).
5. Ensure appropriate print specifications for technically accurate final deliverable files.
6. Render logos and artwork to meet print-ready specifications.
7. Maintain general knowledge of workflows and procedures for the assigned area.
8. Understand Mac environment.
9. Read and follow internal markup and customer instructions.
10. Collaborate creatively and openly with project managers and/or art teams.
11. Notify relevant parties promptly of challenges affecting quality, schedule, or budgets.
12. Discuss approaches and methods to achieve departmental goals.
13. Review and improve current production processes for efficiencies.
14. Provide clear instructions to team members.
15. Work/meet with clients to maximize project efficiencies.
16. Mentor PreMedia Production Artists and hold bi-monthly meetings to ensure progress.

Qualifications:

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years industry experience.
• Mastery of creating and working with templates and style sheets, including page formatting, photo and artwork placement, and producing multiple versions.
• Mastery of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Understanding of print processes and production methods to ensure designs are print-ready.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a space of belonging where employees can grow without sacrificing who they are. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category. We also prohibit harassment based on these categories.

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