2D Artist 1

JobResponsibilities

Understand the structure of a pre-press file, color space, and requirements necessary for successful results.

Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.

Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate or complex level Artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and Print techniques.

Create simple/basic 2D and/or 3D renders.

2D image manipulation – packaging artwork and final product image.

Meet quality standards for assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.

Works well in a dynamic, speed-to-market focused team environment with a minimum supervision

Ability to prioritize workload, proactively seek answers to questions, and meet assigned deadlines

Use internal MIS to record accurate data on personal production timings.

Create strong and effective internal partnerships, and collaborate across clients

Make recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes, and assigned tasks.

Able to work in rotational shifts

Minimum Requirements

Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience (2+ years) sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job.

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in appropriate disciplines such as Printing Technology, Graphic Arts, Advertising, Interior Design or other related fields such as fine arts or fashion preferred.

Previous experience in prepress, graphic arts, or related field in print manufacturing required

The following are the base skills that every Production artist should have some ability in, with a chosen specialty:

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Print Pre-Press knowledge

Color Management knowledge

RGB & CMYK

Good people, organizational, and analytical skills:

Communication: Good oral and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Attention to Detail: Good project management and organizational skills

Team Work: Working well with others in teams to complete jobs

Time Management: Manage workload in order to not miss deadlines.

Problem Solving

Strong interpersonal capabilities and ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with peers, client colleagues, and external vendors/partners

Previous experience using Mac OS; Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint); Adobe Creative Suite (including of Bridge, Photoshop, and Illustrator) required.

Originally posted on Himalayas