What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Artist position at Forward Merch LLC?
Forward Merch LLC is North America's Premier Entertainment Merchandiser offering design, production, e-commerce, fulfillment, customer service & in-house touring services, making us unique to the competition for a completely boutique experience.
At Forward Merch, your passion, ideas, and voice matter- we use teamwork and enthusiasm to deliver products for the world’s greatest music and entertainment artists. Whether you rock out to AC/DC or love the Hamilton album, we have something that will speak to you!
Our robust benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with 401(k) matching and paid time off. In addition to traditional benefits, the company hosts monthly wellness activities and teambuilding experiences to make Forward Merch a welcoming and engaging workplace.
Forward Merch is proud to be a Recovery Friendly and Veteran Friendly Workplace that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those who are justice involved.
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Responsible for providing creative services to clients to include graphic design and production assets. Oversee the production of artwork and new prints. At Forward Merch, your passion, ideas, and voice matter- we use teamwork and enthusiasm to deliver products for the world’s greatest music and entertainment artists. Whether you rock out to AC/DC or love the Hamilton album, we have something that will speak to you!
Responsibilities:
- Open existing art files and inspect for accuracy and proper layout.
- Process orders between Sales and Production to provide press-ready files.
- Prepare files for production. Send files to production.
- Work directly with Screen Room to ensure all files are sent over and updated properly
- Occasionally create original designs for client requests.
- Approve new sample jobs on press.
- Spot Color Separation for Production
- Create accurate mockups for clients and production.
Requirements:
- Proficient with software - Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), Microsoft Office.
- Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts.
- Attention to visual details. i.e. spelling.
- Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.
- Ability to handle high stress situations with a calm level judgment
- Familiar with Spot color Separations
- Graphic Design, Screen Print/Print Production experience are a must.
Extra Skills/Qualifications:
- Organizational Skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to detect color
- Technical aptitude skills
- Ability to separate up to 10 colors a plus
- Proficiency in Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Experience
Two-to-four-year prior graphic arts experience required.
Equipment:
General Office Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $48,000
