Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Artist will be responsible for developing photography, graphics, and illustration as needed. In doing so, they will be coordinating with the rest of the Creative Team as well as reaching out to management and 3rd parties to accomplish their tasks. Other duties include but are not limited to, assisting with promotions and product launches, responding to internal and external requests for materials as needed by using their excellent timekeeping skills.

Essential Job Duties

* Provide support for the department and the company with design, layout, printing, and mailing of marketing materials.
* Provide support for the corporate brand identity with consistent use of logo, design and messaging.
* Design, develop and deliver required media which may include graphics, photography, video and/or sound.
* Utilize computer software to generate new images/designs and prepare final files for printing.
* Confer with printers and other outside vendors on artwork requirements, deadlines and file formats.
* Prepare design concepts of material, discussing them with supervisors or requestors and make necessary changes.
* Provide support for online strategies which include (but are not limited to) web, e-mail and social media.
* Collaborate closely with the Marketing Team, Creative Team Manager and the rest of the Creative Team to strategize and implement designs, communications, marketing plans and strategies.
* Develop and design content for social media; current formats include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
* Assist with marketing department projects as needed.
* Communicate with internal customers to establish their expectations and needs.
* Advise clients on what is technically possible and producing a proposal including, the range and scope of the work and realistic timescales and costs.
* Collaborating with other specialists, writers, animators, artists, sound engineers and programmers.
* Assumes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, multimedia production or other relevant field. 2-3 years of work-related experience in design or multimedia.

Preferred Qualifications

* Must bring a wealth of drive, enthusiasm and creativity to meet and exceed expectations of the Marketing department as a whole. Communication and timekeeping skills are essential to accomplish these goals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Experience in graphic design, social media, communications/public relations, marketing, videography and/or other related disciplines preferred.
* Ability to create layouts that adhere to basic design principles such as spacing, hierarchy, proper typography, etc.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
* Ability to implement coordinated strategies to enhance communications with all stakeholders using a variety of media.
* Ability to take a kernel of information and expand upon it to round out a story, create a project plan, etc.
* Ability to anticipate problems with an assignment and proactively create solutions for those problems, often through collaboration with teammates and stakeholders.
* Independent self-starter with ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
* Ability to see both the big picture and be attentive to detail, learn new things quickly, be creative in both problem-solving and idea-generation, and discern the essential from the non-essential.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

* Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to details. Must be able to work comfortably under pressure. Utilize time management skills and be able to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type

Full-time