Technical Artist

Advanced RPO; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced RPO is seeking a Technical Artist who will create proofs for client review and prepare artwork for final production. You will communicate with customers and other departments to ensure orders are processed correctly and efficiently to meet strict production timelines.

The role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convert graphic designs to print-ready products.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and process orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills to balance multiple tasks.
• Stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze artwork for highest print quality and usability.
• Place customer artwork on product templates to create proofs for review and production layouts.
• Follow-up with customers via phone/email on approvals and design changes to keep orders on schedule.
• Create production-ready files for journals and products after approvals.
• Review final details to ensure compliance with print standards and customer specs.
• Collaborate with internal staff to ensure best design, development, and production outcomes.
• Work with production team to troubleshoot imprint techniques and setups.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Graphic design to print ready

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stress management

Deadline-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Technical Artist is responsible for creating proofs for client review and preparing the artwork for final production. Will be required to communicate with customers and other departments to ensure orders are processed correctly and efficiently to meet strict production timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze artwork for highest print quality and usability.
• Place customer artwork on product templates using Adobe Creative Suite to create customer proofs for review and layouts for production.
• Follow-up with customers via phone/email on active orders regarding proof approvals and design changes to ensure orders are on schedule and correct.
• Create production ready files to be used in the creation and production of journals and other products once approved.
• Review final details in print and digital form to ensure artwork and templates to meet production requirements, customer specifications and are consistent with our established print standards.
• Collaborate with internal staff when needed to ensure the best design, development and production of our products.
• Work closely with the production team to troubleshoot imprint techniques/setups when challenges arise.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to convert graphic designs to print ready products.
• Intermediate computer skills with a strong understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong judgment; quick, comprehensive decision-making; and problem-solving skills a must.
• Meticulous attention to detail; process oriented.
• Excellent Organizational Skills – able to balance multiple day-to-day tasks and priorities to meet deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm, controlled, professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency while adhering to stringent deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.