Job Title: Production Artist (394-1)

Type: OTCA

Duration: 20 W, 6 D (~5 months) with scope for extension/conversion

Client: Worldwide Apparel Retailer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Request ID: 394-1

**Must have US Work Authorization

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The digital production artist is a key player on our energetic and fast-paced digital creative team at Athleta. The core purpose of this position is to develop and deliver creative assets across our digital omni ecosystem (mobile and ecommerce, app, email, social and paid media), contributing to a best-in-class customer experience. The digital production artist is experienced in digital production design and has an acute attention to detail, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel. This role requires a high level of collaboration and takes art direction from the design team. It requires being open to feedback and capacity to make multiple rounds of changes.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
• BA in Graphic or Web Design
• 2+ years production artist or design experience

SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Understanding of typography and hierarchy skills
• Has a sharp eye for design, an elevated aesthetic and maintains integrity and intention of designs
• Strong attention to detail
• Possesses a growth mindset
• Ability to juggle many projects at once, while maintaining quality control with a quick turnaround
• You’re a self-sufficient problem solver
• Experience working cross-functionally across many teams and departments
• Open-minded and calm under pressure, with the ability to handle a high volume of work and deliver on fast turnarounds
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be friendly, motivated, and a team player
• Must be open to feedback and comfortable with making multiple rounds of changes
• Establishes rapport and collaborates easily with designers and web developers
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Solid knowledge of digital media
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and thorough knowledge of the latest Adobe CC programs
• Highly proficient in Mac OSX (connecting to servers, organizing files, and sharing documents)
• Ability to create GIFs and motion graphics. After Effects skills are a plus.
• Working knowledge of XD and Keynote
• Understands responsive design, how to design for various devices, viewports and retina.
• Understanding of photo retouching and color correction. Can also be hands-on.