Production Artist (Kobalt Design Group)

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. At all times, employees will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any duties within this or a lower job level upon request of the supervisor. At times, employees may also be required to perform higher level duties.

SUMMARY

Typesets weekly shelf tags for multiple ad groups, provides production/typesetting support for weekly and monthly ad groups’ print circulars, transposes weekly print layout details into digital advertising document publications, communicates with team and/or clients on project proofing schedules, and other marketing tasks by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient experience working with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Excel software, preferably within a Mac environment
• Works from team-provided page layouts or clients’ advertising bulletins to typeset or format page design compositions for print shelf tags and/or page layouts
• Art research and procurement. Supports design team with acquisitions of UPC-coded artwork through variable digital asset management systems
• Typesets tags/pages and places artwork following established brand and style guidelines
• Proofs typesetting productions and double-checks corrections
• Maintains clean template files and SOP documentation
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to speak effectively through email/phone/in-person correspondence with organizational employees and clients (both directly and indirectly.) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the following are required:

• Manual dexterity
• Use of keyboard and mouse for extended periods
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color vision
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Staring at a screen for long periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:

• In an office environment with moderate, distracting noise level
• Exposed to electromagnetic emissions from monitors
• Exposed to dimmed overhead lighting (to reduce screen glare)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extremely detail oriented.
• Endurance maintaining good typesetting speed and proficiency.
• Three or more years of computer experience in a heavy production-oriented environment.
• Mac platform familiarity; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Excel.

Background in grocery advertising or developing print publications a definite plus.

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school OR 3 years of related experience/training OR a combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Endurance maintaining good typesetting speed and proficiency.
• 3 years of computer experience in a heavy production-oriented environment.
• Mac platform familiarity
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Excel.