JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION

This position contributes to Starbucks success by producing computer-generated graphic design files, educating fellow partners, and leading certain production-oriented projects, in support of the objectives of the Starbucks Global Creative Studio, an in-house advertising agency. Creates graphics files to correct specifications to ensure quality of design product and printing. Educates designers, print buyers and fellow prepress specialists in advanced software techniques, sometimes leads projects, such as those related to software education, production processes, or workflow documentation. Participates on cross-functional teams to improve studio process and technical understanding. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists creative teams with building comps and presentation materials when necessary.
• Collaborates with internal and external design teams to provide input to designers and print production on how to produce graphic files in preparing final layouts for printing.
• Produces accurate graphics files to the highest specifications using a variety of desktop publishing programs. Produces advertisements, sales promotions and public relations material for visual communications media.

LEVERAGING YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, WE WILL ENABLE YOU TO:

_    _·        Understands both design intention and production requirements, communicates concerns and questions in a thoughtful, constructive manner.

·        Creates templates and graphics files to correct specifications to ensure quality of design product for print or as delivery in a digital workspace.

·        Participates on cross-functional teams to improve studio process and technical understanding.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WITH:

   ·        Expert level graphics software applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

·        Previous production experience in an agency, marketing, or color house.

·        Experienced in deciphering and delivering artwork against technical specifications, ink/special treatments, color separations, print-ready art required

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program