General Purpose of the Job:
The Sr Production Artist is responsible for creating print-ready files with utilizing the highest production quality standards, exceeding client expectations, mentor Production Artists and work/meet with clients within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
•Create print-ready layouts from client, art director and/or writer provided files
•Assemble all elements of documents, ensuring quality typography
•Proper color breaks, trapping (when necessary)
•Graphics placement and photo requirements (resolution, ink limit)
•Appropriate print specifications resulting in technically accurate final deliverable files
•Render logos and artwork to meet print-ready end deliverable specifications
•General knowledge of the workflows and procedures for the assigned area
•Understanding of Mac environment
•Read and follow internal markup and customer instructions
•Work collaboratively, creatively and open-mindedly with project managers and/or art
•Promptly notify the appropriate people of challenges affecting quality, schedule or budgets
•Discuss different approaches and methods to achieve individual and departmental goals
•Continually review current production processes for efficiencies for improvements/changes
•Provide clear and concise written and/or verbal instructions to other team members
•Work/meet with clients to maximize efficiencies on their projects
•Mentor Asst PreMedia Production Artists and meet with them twice monthly to ensure progress

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 7+ years industry experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•Mastery of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions
•Mastery of Macintosh-based Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
•Mastery of steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery
•Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Employees can be expected to be $31.25-40.90 hourly, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. 

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