Production Artist - Web jobs in Tampa, FL

What is this role?

We’re looking to add the best-of-the-best to our creative team and this Production Artist role is an important one. This position will be responsible for the production of on-time, error-free, and properly constructed print and digital files. Key requirements for this role include a strong sense of design to support conceptual development, strong working knowledge of current design software, and the ability to communicate effectively with business partners.

What does an average day look like? 

• Driving Results: Support and defend the creative concept throughout the production process. Continually manage, and work to improve, the quality of department deliverables.Create mechanical mock-ups for proofing purposes or leadership meetings, if required. Adhere to naming and back-up procedures to ensure proper archiving of digital assets. Actively participate in production artist meetings.
• Taking Ownership: Maintain responsibility for projects from creative hand-off through final delivery.
• Making Decisions: Create on-time, error-free, and properly constructed artwork and mechanicals. Adhere to print/web quality standards and sign-off procedures to ensure error-free deliverables.
• Cultivating Relationships:  Actively participate in creative / production handoff meetings.
• Instilling Trust: Gather and record information from business partners and suppliers that facilitates - - efficient studio workflow through Production (i.e. legal, template, print specifications, etc.).
• Customer Focus: Deliver final artwork to business partners and/or suppliers.

What background should you have? 

• 3-6 years of experience working as a production artist in an agency or brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or other related field, preferred.
• Uncompromising attention to detail and maintenance of the highest degree of quality.
• Working knowledge of printing platforms and web standards (Lithography, Screen Print, Responsive Design, etc.).
• Familiarity with Pantone Matching System.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage own projects, manage time, and multi-task.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply past learning to present situations.
• An online portfolio that demonstrates a passion for great design and shows the stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and usability.
• Extensive knowledge of digital asset development, as well as printed marketing materials, including print ads, sales collateral, merchandising, and event materials.
• Working knowledge of social, digital, website and new technologies.