Production Artist/Graphic Designer

AmerTac is adding a Production Artist/Graphic Designer to the team! This position significantly contributes to assisting the design team primarily in producing print, packaging, and point-of-purchase. This role will be to take on the designs during the final stages of development to ensure accuracy and prepare them for print or digital publication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with the marketing manager, designers and developers
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for packaging
• Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
• Provide image retouching, line drawings, clipping paths and additional image manipulation
• Package and preflight files for release to printers or suppliers
• Create PDFs for print and client review
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time
• Work within brand requirements for a cohesive design
• Partner with third party printing and translation services
• Create product user manuals
• Liaise with product managers to define design requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent attention to detail with solid communication and collaboration skills
• Highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to work well with a diverse team
• Self-starter confident in prioritizing skills and working under tight deadlines
• Aware of industry design trends and how this knowledge applies to each brand and channel
• Ability to collaborate, establish priorities and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years’ experience in Graphic Design, Production Artist or a similar role.
• College graduate with a design degree (BFA)
• Interested candidates strongly encouraged to provide a portfolio online or print that demonstrates their design layout and past experience

Competitive compensation package based on experience and education.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with partial matching
• Paid vacation and holidays