Job Description:A senior production artist in the Marketing department takes a lead role in the production of corporate collateral including white papers, brochures, publications, events materials, presentations, email templates, and websites for print and digital distribution. He/she must have the ability to work within a corporate brand and a fast-paced environment and have an understanding of the broader communication needs of internal client base. The senior production artist plays a key role in the production process, which includes managing projects, dealing directly with internal clients and partnering with other members of the creative team.
Responsibilities:- Work closely with other members in the Marketing team in the production of a design from start to finish.
- Work closely with the Design Director to understand and master design and brand standards across a variety of mediums.
- Work collaboratively with editorial team so that copy and design overall work together to communicate subject matter in a clear and understandable way.
- Work collaboratively with the project management and operations team in delivering production ready materials.
- Collaborate with editorial and presentation teams to create accurate and compelling charts, graphs, and tables, pulling Excel data into Illustrator and InDesign charts.
- Master and maintain brand standards and consistency of message and design across materials and media, globally.
- Create, master, and maintain suite of branded templates for a variety of corporate collateral deliverables.
- Create press-ready mechanicals. Maintain quality control in regards to file preparation.
- Create and retouch digital images as needed.
- Regularly track work against defined schedule.
- Ensure internal workflow processes are followed; Keep Project Managers informed throughout design development cycle.
- Maintain assets and electronic files on a shared server.
- Maintain project organization including keeping accurate project notes and records in internal database.
Qualifications:- Expert in print production software:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office - Must have formal training/experience in typography, production and prepress skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with printers about complex print jobs and attend press checks if needed
- Familiarity with web design principles and user interface best practices
- Having knowledge of some basic coding skills is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in digital content management systems (such as SiteCore, ClickDimensions and Cvent)
- Excellent oral, presentation and communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work on both a Mac and a PC for a variety of media
- Ability to synthesize information to develop creative, innovative design solutions for diverse client base across multiple lines of business
- Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics, charts and graphs
- Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints
- Ability to work independently and take initiative solving creative problems, enhancing the brand, and improving operational efficiencies.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from Art Director, Design Director and Creative Director
- Ability to multitask and take initiative
- Background in financial services industry a plus
- B.F.A. in graphic design or equivalent
- Minimum ten years of professional design experience in a fast-paced agency or in-house, creative environment
- This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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