What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Artist I position at Learning Resources / Educational Insights / hand2mind?
About Educational Insights :
We are on a mission to
bring learning to life!
For 60 years, our team of teachers, scientists, artists, coders, and kids-at-heart has created award-winning toys and games designed to spark creativity, ignite curiosity, and provide opportunities for kiddos to discover their unique passions. Our team motto is, "Where work is play." We love to laugh and delight in testing out new games. Our love of play transfers into the toys and games we create, where we aim to build confidence, celebrate diversity, and ignite the spark in every child. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee's personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development including in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you'll come join our award-winning team today!
What you'll do day to day : Collaborate with various teams to enhance performance and deliverables.Help produce engaging graphics, gifs, and simple videos for social media.Populate, file, and maintain electronic files including layouts, concepts, and artwork.Create physical mockups of packaging.Assist in creating concepts, comps, layouts, and final art.Follow projects from concept to completion with support from senior team members.Additional duties as assigned.Key Performance Objectives :
Prepare Production-Ready Files (First 60 Days)
Within your first 60 days, ensure all design files are accurately prepped for print or digital output, following established technical specifications. You will demonstrate proficiency in file formatting and layout adjustments, ensuring zero errors before submission to vendors or internal teams.
Ensure Quality Control on Final Assets (Ongoing)
On an ongoing basis, manage the quality control of final design files, making necessary tweaks to ensure high fidelity and accuracy. Work closely with designers and production teams to check for consistent color matching, image resolution, and print alignment, delivering error-free files for every project.
File Organization and Asset Management (Weekly Updates)
Organize and maintain a comprehensive library of production assets and files, ensuring they are easily accessible and up-to-date. Perform weekly reviews and updates of file versions, ensuring smooth handoffs and quick access for team members or stakeholders when needed.
Support Design Team (Daily Contributions)
Act as a key support for the design team, ensuring production assets are ready for handoff. On a daily basis, you'll provide quick layout adjustments, update files as needed, and troubleshoot production issues, making sure that every project is delivered on time with minimal revisions.
Collaborate on Process Improvements (Quarterly)
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying areas where the production pipeline can be optimized. Every quarter, bring ideas to streamline file management, reduce production times, and improve overall workflow efficiency, presenting actionable solutions to the team.
Requirements / Ideal Attributes :
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.0-3 years of production or design experience in a professional environment.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with a solid understandingof production processes for both print and digital media.Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on precision and accuracy.Basic knowledge of prepress and print production, including color correction, file preparation,and print specs.Exceptional organizational skills with experience in managing and versioning production assets.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.Collaborative mindset, with experience working alongside designers and production teams.A strong interest in learning about emerging technologies and improving production workflows.
We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.
Please note : This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.
Salary Range : $65,000 to $70,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as : years of experience, skill set or location.
EducationalInsights #LI-hybrid
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
