What are the responsibilities and job description for the Decoration Artwork and Quality Specialist position at Links Unlimited, Inc.?
A LITTLE ABOUT US:
Links Unlimited®, Inc. is one of Cincinnati’s largest private companies and a leader in the fulfillment industry. We offer a full range of Supply Chain services including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and logistics coordination.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Decoration Artwork and Quality Specialist to join our team. This role involves creating, evaluating, and ensuring the quality of artwork and decorations for various products and projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the decoration team, production staff to deliver visually stunning and high-quality outputs that align with brand standards and client expectations.
We believe that our employees are essential to our ongoing success, and we are pursuing an individual who is passionate about one’s work and a determined team player. Our workforce is energetic, talented, and poised for growth in this exciting market.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
1) Artwork Creation and Design
- Develop and refine artwork concepts for decorations, packaging, or products.
- Collaborate with decoration specialist team and operations team to create visually appealing designs that align with brand guidelines and project requirements.
- Utilize design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create detailed artwork for production.
2) Quality Assurance
- Inspect decoration samples and prototypes for quality, color accuracy, and alignment with specifications.
- Ensure all artwork meets legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Conduct pre-production reviews and provide feedback to address any potential quality issues.
3) Production Coordination
- Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth implementation of designs.
- Communicate and resolve any challenges related to printing, materials, timelines or execution during production.
- Develop and maintain documentation for design and quality control processes.
- Maintain job queue log on all orders.
- Ensure inventory is maintained for all open orders to meet job deadlines.
4) Client and Decoration Team Collaboration
- Communicate with decoration team to understand the customer’s vision, preferences, and requirements.
- Present design concepts and revisions for approval.
- Incorporate client feedback into final designs while maintaining quality and artistic integrity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with packaging design or textile decoration.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Proven experience in artwork creation, design, or decoration quality control.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and clients.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee discount program
- On-Site Gym
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Career advancement
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- 401(k) with company match