Just announced, we have a full-time opening for a Graphic Production Specialist. It’s a unique “best of both worlds” situation where you’d be part of a 20-member marketing agency team while working on-site at a non-profit organization.
Why Absolute Studios?
We’re a full-service agency dedicated to helping businesses build their brands with personality. It’s not only what you say, it’s how you say it, where you say it and to whom you say it. We strive to inject our work with Creative that Clicks®, not just for the sake of being creative, but to communicate messages in a way audiences won’t forget. If you’re looking to join a team of strategic thinkers with the tools to tell consistent, cohesive campaigns across all platforms, please read on.
Position Overview
The graphic production specialist is a hybrid position with primary time spent on a single nonprofit client’s projects. Our graphic production specialist is responsible for resizing and adapting existing marketing materials as well as developing new brand assets.
Why We Value This Position
Because of the caliber of creative we develop, along with the unique talent sets that are within our agency, the graphic production specialist plays a critical role in bringing consistency and quality to our creative ideas, by keeping products aesthetically pleasing to the viewer and client.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works under the chief creative officer to complete assigned projects and campaigns
- Performs a multitude of graphic design tasks
- Manages print project templates
- Ability to preflight print projects for optimal print quality and to size specifications required
- Updates web pages
- Confer with leadership to resolve problems or questions
- Execute project work plans on time
- Revise workflow priorities as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Strive to meet goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals
- Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new software as the agency requires.
- Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, photography, illustrations, video files, logo art, typestyles, historical collateral samples, etc., of client materials and resources.
- Maintains current computer software skills compatible with the needs of other team members.
- Maintains internal and off-site digital file backups for in-progress jobs; uploads completed project files to agency Digital Asset Management archive system
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field
- Knowledge of agency-caliber production processes, including design, print and web
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite applications – specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat (preflighting tools)
- Commercial digital press/printer experience required, along with various bindery equipment
- Working knowledge of WordPress and various theme building and web editing tools.
- Five years experience as a graphic designer as well as a strong portfolio of related projects
- Strong attention to detail and have a keen eye for aesthetics
- Excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions
- Strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders