Our client, a leader in the retail/tech space, is looking to bring on a 2D Studio Production Artist/Designer for a contract role, starting July 6th 1. Candidate must be onsite in Chicago 5x days/week
Location: Chicago (Onsite)
Pay Range: $40/hr.
Hours: 40/week
Duration: 5 weeks (could get extended)
*Main Responsibilities: Graphic design and print production for physical retail and events. No digital.
*Must Haves: Adobe Creative Suite. Must be proficient in print production and InDesign.
*Ideal Candidate:
- - 2-3 years of experience
- - Bachelors in Graphic Design
- - Expert knowledge of InDesign and creative suite
- - Take direction and critical feedback
- - Strong attention to detail
Role and responsibilities:
- Primary responsibilities: 2D / Graphic Design
- Secondary responsibilities: 2D studio art, production
Follow Brand standards for:
- - Check colors/ink setup
- - Check color usage in objects and type
- - Check overprints, knock-outs, or other trapping issues
- - Spell Check, and check Preflight Panel
- - Check images’ links, resolution, color mode, etc.
- - Check layers
- - Check font usage
- - Double-check document trim size, bleed, slug area (if used for fold marks, etc.)
- - Keep the mechanical clean
- - Add file ID slug to the layout when possible
- - Exporting final files
- - Visual check of overall appearance, crops, fold marks, bleeds, etc.
- - Preview and test color separations
- - Determine if outlining of text is advisable
- - Test and verify PDF/X-1a compliance
*Requirements
- - Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
- - 3+ years of experience in 2D studio/production
- - Experience in a production and delivery of production files
- - Strong proficiency in 2D design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, familiarity with UX and UI would be a plus
- - Incredible attention to detail, able to ensure the quality and accuracy of all materials
- - Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects under pressure and to tight guidelines
- - Ability to embrace change and quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
- - Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established timelines
- - Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
If interested in and qualified for this role, please forward your resume and portfolio today!