Freelance Production Artist

We are seeking a skilled Freelance Production Artist to join our team at MediaCross. As a Freelance Production Artist, you will be responsible for preparing final, production-ready files based on supplied specifications, including preparing for print and digital.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to prepare final, production-ready files based on supplied specifications.
• Adhere to deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks; ensure team is aware of any essential production deadlines.
• Make various formats of supplied materials production-ready and resolve any issues that arise during production, to include design edits.
• Prepare images for various applications; provide image manipulating, retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation.
• Package and prepare files for release to clients, printers, and/or media partners.
• Work with production vendors for specifications and supervision of projects, including press checks.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both creative team and production vendor(s).
• Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos and other artwork.
• Participate in meetings to support the creative team as needed.
• Gain confidence of the team through reliability.
• Work under tight deadlines; quickly adapt to fast-paced situations and ever-changing environments.
• Remain intentionally informed on the latest design and production trends, industry best-practices and new technologies to continuously improve technique and contribute innovative ideas.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Advertising, Communication Design, Visual Arts or related field required.
• Significant coursework in graphic design, print production, visual arts or related field required with accompanying portfolio of work.
• Minimum two years' experience in an agency or marketing setting preferred.
• Experience with digital content required.
• Experience and proven success in a deadline-driven environment or an environment where a high degree of self-motivation was necessary.
• Knowledge of typography, layout, color theory and design aesthetic.
• Knowledge of file preparation for both print production and digital deliverables.
• Proven team player with the ability to take on multiple projects and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in video and digital software (After Effects, Sketch, Google Web Designer, etc.) preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient working on a computer with a macOS operating system.

To apply, please visit our website at https://www.mediacross.com