Job Description

This position will be part of a creative services team and will focus on production and versioning of concepts executed by the design team. The team develops a variety of print and in-store units ranging from P.O.P. to digital banners for the beauty industry. All creative efforts are coordinated with the client to maintain the integrity of the approved designs and themes. The Production Artist must thrive in a professional, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects within a corporate setting. The role bridges the gap between creative development and final file release to vendor and/or client. This is not a design position, although candidates must possess a keen eye for design as judgment calls and adherence to client brand standards. The Senior Production Artist must be a self-solving, detail-oriented, forward-thinking individual looking for new and innovative ways to deliver ideas to our client, review efficiencies in internal processes.

Responsibilities:

Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed. Able to exercise a high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.

• Adept at driving/growing relationships with all levels of the creative leadership team in a
• fast-paced environment eager to tackle every project no matter how large or small,
• leveraging production and design skills to translate complex retail solutions.
• Interacts and collaborates regularly with creative leadership, client partners, designers and other team
• members as needed for completion of assigned projects.
• Follows project timelines throughout all stages of print production to produce technically correct, print-ready mechanicals for release ensuring all tasks are being completed on time and on budget.
• Takes ownership, leads and troubleshoots problems as they arise with both the creative and production team
• Prepare final preflight and packaged press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Makes various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolves any artwork
• issues that arise during production.
• Provides image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation as needed
• Solves business challenges through smart application of production best practices.
• Maintains and enhances the client’s identity by working within the corporate brand standards.
• Manages the execution of the work, ensuring that creative projects are completed on time.
• Effectively use project management systems to track time on all projects.
• Understands the client’s design needs and methodology.
• Communicates effectively with peers, senior management and clients across all topics from

Qualifications

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in discipline related field 4+ years required, with 5+ years experience preferred.
• Possesses a strong portfolio of well-produced work and experience that demonstrate clear
• knowledge of print production and design.
• Beauty, fashion, retail, agency or in-house corporate creative production experience preferred
• Must be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator,
• Photoshop), Google Workspace and MS Office and other applicable programs on Macintosh platform.
• Must be open to learning digital asset manager platforms.
• The ability to work with creatives to prepare projects for print is essential.
• Prepare final preflight and packaged press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Makes various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolves any artwork
• issues that arise during production.
• Provides image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation as needed.
• Solves business challenges through smart application of production best practices.
• Maintains and enhances the client’s identity by working within the corporate brand standards.
• Manages the execution of the work, ensuring that creative projects are completed on time.
• Effectively use a project management system to track time on all projects.
• Understands the client’s design needs and methodology.
• Communicates effectively with peers, senior management and clients across all topics from
• business to creative.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• At least 2 years in product operations, data entry, or another similar support role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and communicate insights.
• Clear communication skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and presenting insights.
• Problem-solving skills for straightforward situations using judgment and established guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $50.00 / hour. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans