Production Artist

Production Artist Salford, North West England, England

SGK
Full Time Salford, North West England, England 21127 - 26527 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.


POSITION SUMMARY

We are recruiting for a Production Artist with Illustrator and Photoshop experience to join our team in Salford.


You will create high-quality artwork for basic production assignments to be incorporated into final layout for assembly. This role incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography, text, legal requirements, etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging, circulars, etc.) per client’s technical specifications.


Retouch experience would be beneficial, however this is not essential.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) with team to gather information on production assignments.
  • Produces high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
  • Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques.
  • Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company standards, and the client’s Brand guidelines and standards.
  • Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining project plan information into the project tracking system.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS


  • Previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Basic computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc.
  • High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
  • Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organisation, as well as, internal and external clients
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary


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Production Artist
SGK

www.sgkinc.com
Des Plaines, United States
Gary R. Kohl
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Advertising & Public Relations
1953
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