Production | Graphic Artist

We’re  looking for new stars to join our self-motivated, super valuable and almost magically talented team. Starmark is proud to follow Agile methodology agency-wide, so if you’re passionate, curious and love BIG Ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

As an Agile Team We Value:

• Quick Daily Check-ins: facilitate collaboration, increase transparency, reduce noise, avoid waste
• Solid Planning: Participate in project roadmaps, plan new stories with clients, plan your work in 2-week sprints

• People Who Deliver: Deliver all initiatives on time and on budget, while managing multiple projects in an Agile, deadline-driven environment
• Being Able to Respond to Change: Plan for change, remain flexible, collaborate with the Starmark team for success

Title: Production/Graphic Artist

(Art Directors need not apply)

This role requires a talent that can work independently and efficiently to tackle requests.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Using design software on a Mac platform, the Production/Graphic Artist supports the Creative team by applying a combination of design and creativity, technical precision, and speed to their assignments
• The Production/Graphic Artist produces final production ready files from internally developed layouts, for print (i.e., re-sizing, assigning crop marks and bleeds, adhering to live area and all other published specifications), digital and other media types including, but not limited to, digital banner ad builds and resizing, outdoor, POS, displays, premium items, Google apps (Slides, Doc and sheets) Microsoft apps (PPTX and Word).
• Demonstrate knowledge of printing techniques/requirements/specifications for developing print-ready mechanical files.

• Maintain best practices for file and server/drive management, including the consistent application of naming conventions, file/folder organization, and versioning of files.
• Proficiency with image retouching and color-correction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Possess a positive attitude when working with colleagues and associates. Be solutions-oriented, and supportive in finding solutions to unexpected challenges. 

Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years experience at fast paced Agency(ies) with deadline driven projects with the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and meet deadlines.
• A strong portfolio of production work that demonstrates problem-solving and high-quality work.
• Demonstrate expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat (Mac platform). Experience with Adobe AI tools and rules of use when using.
• Have a strong understanding of printer profiles, preflight functions, vendor spec sheets and templates.
• Knowledge of file format types, such as PDF, TIF, EPS, JPG, PNG, GIF, etc. and how to create/edit them.
• Detailed oriented with excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.  Must be able to take direction, as well as organize and deliver projects while working independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, utilize resources, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, positive and innovative thinker.
• Knowledge of principles of design, including: layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trends
• Ability to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency. 
• Ability to learn from and handle critiques
• Consistently apply and enforce style/brand guidelines for every Client.
• Must be a team player.

Please include a resume and portfolio link.

We offer health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off and more.

We are flexible to full-time local or remote within the US.

Starmark is a national integrated marketing agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Starmark is proud to follow Agile Methodology agency-wide and specializes in strategic thinking, award-winning creative, branding, advertising, interactive and public relations. Starmark delivers fresh perspectives and smart thinking to ignite clients’ business. Then we reinvest the knowledge to maximize return. It’s Big Ideas. Bottom line.