What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer/Production Artist position at Analog Heart Creative Studio?
Production artist
Analog Heart (Formerly Hotopp Creative Studio) is a multidisciplinary studio leading the design, production, and creation of an eclectic array of projects across the entertainment, attraction, and experience design industries. At Analog Heart we focus on teamwork, culture, behaviour, and results -- over rules and regulations. We take pride in producing extraordinary creative outcomes but believe it’s the journey, not the destination that matters and if we are not having fun along the way then we are doing something wrong.
Role:
We are currently looking to fill a part-time role for a Graphic Production Artist (for Print).
In this role you will be supporting project teams through all design phases. You will be involved in the ideation, creation, and coordination of graphic art files for projects both large and small.
You will work with design teams from inception to completion, to ensure project goals are achieved within specific budgets and time frames.
Our ideal candidate understands design and fabrication across multiple markets and levels of complexity focusing around both temporary and permanent installations.
Skills:
- Proficient skills using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
- Understanding of different print materials for large scale installations
- Proficient skills using Excel or smartsheet
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Experience understanding and coordinating drawings coming from other vendors / partners such as scenic fabrication companies, print shops, Architects
- Familiarity with 3D modeling programs and drafting is a plus but not required
- Proficiency with hand sketching is a plus
- DigiFab experience a plus but not required
Behaviors:
- Passionate about design, thrives on attention to detail
- Exceptional logic and problem-solving capabilities
- Self-starter, proactive, diligent, solid time management and organizational skills
- Eagerness to learn, demonstrates willingness and ability to grow in everything from
- personal development to learning new software applications
- Desire to be a team player, advocate for collaboration
- Demonstrates exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Minimum 5 years of experience in graphic design, a love of creating vector art and deep understanding of print standards and quality. Our ideal candidate has experience creating graphic art for the built environment (not just for website design or product design). Experience in theatrical design, architecture, or designing for branded environments also valuable.
Additional Info:
Interested applicants should submit:
- Cover letter including a brief description of experience level and availability.
- Résumé
- Several work samples including Vector graphics, Illustration, and photos of Graphic design work that has been executed in the built world
Work samples may be submitted as a PDF or as a link to a web site. Work samples should show evidence of capability. Please provide information about the software used with all submitted samples.
**Please note we weigh work samples heavily when considering applicants. Resumes will not be considered without providing the requested sample material, at time of initial submission. The more you can show us about how you approach and execute work, the better we will be able to determine your qualifications for this position**
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person