Production Artist 2

• Provide direction, support and mentorship to production art team Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs • Check customer supplied files when starting a new job, and compare it to the supplied hard copy for any differences and size conformity • Ensure that job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and/or referenced • Verify colors used and check the resolution of any CT's Production Art • Receive product definitions from sales, project managers or production managers • Manipulate files to match customer specs • Adjust art to meet minimum type and line thickness accordingly based on specifications for different types of printing and client requirements • Assign color builds and Pantone ink swatches to art elements • Apply art to printer supplied die drawing • Create line extension mechanical art from supplied brief or supplied elements • Create/manipulate artwork to conform with regulatory specifications • Files must be organized to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepared for achieving upon completion of project • Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approval Completed Job Quality Control Check • Check job to ensure accuracy of copy, content, color designations, and job data / labels if applicable • Ensuring the accuracy of the final data deliverable such as, but not limited to, PDF, AI, EPS, FTP upload and CD upload • Ensuring common elements are respected • Responsible for ensuring that all required checklist(s) are completed accordingly and in full, with any errors found subsequently corrected • Flag any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager/Supervisor Competency Requirements • Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's • Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required • Basic color management skills and the ability to work with different digital formats are required • Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis • Must have an understanding of print processes and how one color affects another Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements This position requires the following knowledge and skills: • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. (required) Proofreading skills required.