Senior Production Artist

You will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, designing and producing a wide range of specialized graphic material while managing a variety of projects.     

At The Martin Group, we have a different brand of thinking.  You will be successful in this role if you’re passionate about client success and connecting with every contact, deliver what is promised to internal and external contacts, demonstrate creativity in delivering solutions and are committed to your own person growth and development. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and produces a wide range of specialized graphic material while managing a variety of projects 

• Ensures a creative yet consistent look and feel that adheres to and supports internal and clients’ brands, visual identity, legal guidelines and messaging. 

• Ensures consistency in packaging mechanicals for clients  brand while assisting with layout options, color usage, and Photoshop work. 

• Reviews and prepares Art Director files and examines them for consistency, alignment with brand standards, color management, and printer specifications. 

• Attends and actively participates in meetings with team once project has been assigned 

• Collaborates closely with the Studio Supervisor, Art Directors and other Graphic Designers to determine the layout and visual appearance of projects are accurately being met. 

• Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts 

• Keeps tracks of assigned hours & enters timesheets accurately and on time. 

• Works closely with Art Director/Studio Supervisor on more complex Ad resizes, packaging native files, executing campaigns across multiple platforms, mechanicalizing print files 

• Purchases stock photography and cuts a purchase order 

• Major to minor Image retouching, clipping paths, and art manipulation. 

Secondary Responsibility: 

• Remains current on industry trends and technology 

• Coordinates with outside vendors, as necessary 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Can stay organized and multitask between multiple jobs 

• Ability to keep up with fast paced work flow while staying on schedule and budget 

• Must be team oriented and comfortable working closely with others. 

• Communicates effectively in person, via email, and via the telephone 

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software 

• Collaborates effectively internally and cross departmentally to reach Agency objectives 

• Solid knowledge of printing processes and prepress procedures, and knows when to ask for help. 

Requirements: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in graphic design—or related field—or equivalent work experience required 

• Minimum of 3 years experience that demonstrates a clear knowledge of print production and design preferred 

Salary Range: $60-80K

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