Production Artist

Location

Melville, NY | United States

Job description

Wilen is driven by industry-leading agency services and cutting-edge direct mail production. We provide strategic direct marketing solutions for national brands, leveraging innovative variable data technology, to turn concepts into finished digital and physical products, all in one seamless process.

We’re currently seeking a skilled Production Artist with demonstrated experience and technical expertise in delivering high quality, press-ready files. The ideal candidate has a meticulous eye for detail and excels at working in a high volume, fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative concepts across all direct response media channels
• Develop and prepare accurate press-ready mechanical files according to production specifications, manufacturing and postal requirements
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand campaign requirements and ensure technical specifications are met
• Translate designs across various formats and versions while maintaining the integrity of approved creative and brand standards
• Adhere to project timelines and manage a high volume of projects
• Maintain accurate, organized files according to department procedures
• Perform prepress duties including retouching, color correction, preflighting, archiving and create mock-ups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• 5+ years of agency experience in file preparation, direct mail print production and quality assurance
• Proficiency in the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator
• Strong knowledge of design, layout and typography, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a
  fast-paced environment
• Excels in prioritizing and managing a high volume of projects
• Experience working in GMC Inspire ― variable data printing a plus

We’d love to hear your story and learn how your talents and experiences will enhance our team. You can find out more about us at wilengroup.com. To apply for the Production Artist position, please submit your resume and cover letter. This is a full-time position.

Wilen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

For New York, the expected salary for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Wilen offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision), paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and many others.

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