Production Artist Wanted - Colony Brands

Requisition Number	16-0688
Post Date	7/25/2016
Title	Production Artist
City	Monroe
State	WI
Description	Production Artist Production Artist Colony Brands, Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most successful direct marketing catalog and e-Commerce companies. To support our catalog sector, we are seeking a driven, detail orientated Production Artist to ensure the accuracy of designed files throughout the stages of its development. If you’re seeking a role that has the final say of a catalog layout and ensuring it meets our company standards – this could be the place for you! What You’ll Do In a nutshell, you’ll work with our Production Managers in ensuring the quality of our catalog designs and layouts are meeting our company standards. As a Production Artist you will review final designs and layouts along with suggesting improvements and modifying formats to increase the quality of production. You’ll also be responsible for: • Creating and revising electronic documents while ensuring database integrity • Positioning images, artwork and copy blocks • Utilizing Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to clean up line art as required for database requirements • Working directly with Art Directors and Production Managers to ensure templates are accurate; recommending changes for ease and accuracy What It Takes We need a Production Artist with who is proficient in Adobe InDesign and enjoys working as team. Ideally you will possess an Associate’s Degree in Graphic or Commercial Art, or 2+ years with Publishing or related experience. In addition, we are looking for: • Strong design capabilities translatable by desktop publishing system • 2 to 4+ years of experience with Adobe InDesign • Moderate knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator • The ability to produce consistent quantities and qualities of output, working through roadblocks and distractions in a fast paced work environment. • Possesses above average communication skills in both oral and written form with legible handwriting. What You’ll Get The chance to work with an organized and driven team who has ensured the quality of our catalogs for this stable, family-owned, people-oriented company since 1926. Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits – We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation: • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance • A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare • Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan) • Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits • Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off • Educational Assistance • Company Profit-Sharing • Company Product Discounts • And, so MANY more! The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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