Production Artist - Web jobs in Vallejo, CA

Description

Fior di Sole is a family-owned and operated wine company located in the heart of Napa Valley, producing exceptional quality wines from Napa and throughout California for over 24 years. We are the 10th largest winery in California. Our portfolio of brands spans more than 3.5 million cases, 8 million gallons, and more than a hundred retailer-exclusive and client wine brands across all price tiers, from popular to super-premium. Our wines can be found in leading retailers internationally and throughout the US, including Total Wine, HEB, Whole Foods, Costco, Kroger, Spec's, BevMo! and Trader Joe's.

Position Summary:

The Production Artist  will be responsible for the accuracy and quality of the packaging art files pertaining to Fior di Sole’s wine brands & products.  They will review graphics, design, fonts,  layouts, etc. prior to production; diligently apply design changes &  recommendations to each design while handling an array of design projects.

Reports to: Director of Production Planning and Procurement 

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location: 100% on-site at Napa, CA offices

Requirements

You Will:

• A high standard for quality control  is a must as the Production Artist finalizes art files before forwarding them  out compliance and printing vendors;
• This position requires a high  proficiency in design adobe design software such as Adobe Illustrator,  Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign;
• Help design and order company business cards;
• Liaise with graphic designers and  other staff to ensure design requirements are met;
• Follow up with clients and customers  as needed throughout design process;
• Maintain art file and graphic  archives;
• Retouch images as needed; 
• Every employee of the Company is  expected to act as a team member. When  any personnel are in need of assistance, all employees are expected to offer  and provide such assistance according to their skills, abilities, and  availability.
• Other duties as assigned. 

You Have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in print  and digital design, five or more years greatly preferred;
• Previous winery experience highly  preferred though not required;
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite  applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop & Acrobat; hands-on  experience with other graphic design software a big plus;
• Solid understanding of print production and print embellishments.
• Meticulous and extreme attention to  detail;
• In depth knowledge of preproduction  design;
• Type layout skills and precise eye for color;
• A proven team player able to  establish good working relationships with strong & creative personalities;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving,  creative & organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to make  timely & sound decisions;
• Excellent written and verbal  communication skills;
• A passion for wine, high energy &  a drive to succeed;
• Able to effectively communicate with  stakeholders; a proven team player, able to establish good working  relationships with strong & creative personalities;  
• Ability to multi-task & to take initiative;
• Organized & able to balance  day-to-day tasks with special projects, to meet deadlines in a fast-paced & collaborative environment;
• Degree in digital design or visual arts highly preferred but not required.
• A portfolio of prior projects and design work may be requested as part of the interview process.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb
• Employee may use stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl,
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color
• While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Our Benefits:

• We offer full suite of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D and LTD Insurance
• PTO, Sick and Paid Family Medical Leave
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan with Company Match
• Winery Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer PTO
• Volunteer Supplemental Programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.