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Production Artist

RR Donnelley

Production Artist

Elgin, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RRD specializes in providing high quality digital solutions. The Content and Creative Services group provides services to the retail, catalog-sales and direct mail markets. This hourly position requires flexibility with shift work, weekends, and overtime.

    Responsibilities:

    • Knowledge to build production / print ready files for traditional and variable print.
    • Self motivated, detailed oriented, and ability to work independently.
    • Possess a working knowledge of high volume, variable data workflows, nomenclature, and requirements in the direct mail industry.
    • Process pages or make edits on pages from start to finish with minimum recycles.
    • Load jobs into RRD systems with a full understanding of requirements and procedures.
    • Page construction skills with full understanding of layer usage.
    • Interact with internal and external customers as needed regarding requirements.
    • Identify and automate processes as necessary.
    • Edit developed scripts as necessary.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

     

    RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

    Required Skills

    • 3-5 years of experience in InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator and other desktop publishing software.
    • Knowledge of direct mail in a high volume environment utilizing automation.  Background in Financial Services and/or Credit Card industry a plus.
    • Strong commitment to high performance, and solution oriented culture.
    • Experience with scripting using JSX, Apple, VB. TCL, Java, PERL, HTML5 and c++ Adobe Plugin development a plus.
    • Experience in all technical aspects of data merging.
    • Problem solving and analytical skills.
    • Understanding of layout and printing requirements.
    • Must possess the ability to produce independently in a team environment.
    • Ability to identify inconsistencies in any given publication or document.
    • Good trouble shooting knowledge. Proactive in all aspects of prepress operations.
    • Self-motivation with an ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas in a team environment.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • 3-5 years of experience in InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator and other desktop publishing software.
    • Knowledge of direct mail in a high volume environment utilizing automation.  Background in Financial Services and/or Credit Card industry a plus.
    • Strong commitment to high performance, and solution oriented culture.
    • Experience with scripting using JSX, Apple, VB. TCL, Java, PERL, HTML5 and c++ Adobe Plugin development a plus.
    • Experience in all technical aspects of data merging.
    • Problem solving and analytical skills.
    • Understanding of layout and printing requirements.
    • Must possess the ability to produce independently in a team environment.
    • Ability to identify inconsistencies in any given publication or document.
    • Good trouble shooting knowledge. Proactive in all aspects of prepress operations.
    • Self-motivation with an ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas in a team environment.
  • Industry
    Manufacturing