Onward Search Hiring for Production Artist Job at New York, NY Full Time

Your role will be to take on designs during the final stages of development to ensure accuracy and prepare them for print or digital publication. To be successful in this position, you should combine strong creative and technical skills to format various images and illustrations. You should also have an eye for detail and project management experience.

Ultimately, you will ensure our print and digital designs meet high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

Liaise with product managers to define design requirements

Review graphics, layouts, and fonts before products are completed

Finalize designs using image editing software

Retouch images to improve the quality both in print and digital formats

Suggest and apply image improvements, like creating gradients and layers

Manage prepress process for print files

Follow deadlines to ensure timely publications

Archive produced images and graphics

Follow up with clients to ensure their requirements are met

Keep up-to-date with trends in graphic design techniques and software

Requirements

Proven work experience as a Production Artist, Graphic Designer, or similar role

Portfolio of completed graphic designs and creative projects

Solid knowledge of the printing process and pre-flighting tools (e.g. Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress)

Hands-on experience with graphic design software and image editing tools (e.g. Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator)

Basic knowledge of HTML and web development systems

An ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Creativity skills with attention to detail

BSc degree in Visual Arts or relevant field

Additional qualification in Graphic Design is a plus

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.

Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.