As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

The primary role of the Production Artist is to design new ads and to perform modifications as needed, electronically rework, assemble, create and at times build various print projects in accordance with client specifications. Must be creative and have the ability to multitask on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This includes, but is not limited to, data entry and type-setting, image manipulation, art creation or modification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and produce page layouts that promote the client’s brand and sales objectives

Work with brand standards and guidelines

Collaborate with account manager and copywriters

Work with pagination and product mix to develop page layouts and final page production

Produce four-color and black and white page versions

Prepare final files for print and digital production

Work efficiently through high volumes, meeting tight deadlines within established budgets

Attend new project turnovers and weekly production meetings as part of client’s creative team

Propose creative concept elements for potential and new projects

Create layout comps, rough and presentation materials as requested

Maintain accuracy in page building and error-free documents

Make corrections and modifications to Client proofs as requested

Prepare Client proofs for approval

Learn job tracking system and assist in managing projects

Demonstrate the ability to perform well and remain organized under tight deadlines

Assist in project and/or client customer needs

Act as liaison between Client and prepress

Assist in finding efficiencies for the department

Stay current on graphic trends through continued education, trade shows, seminars, special courses, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Experience Mac Operator

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions

Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Acrobat

Knowledge of the Windows platform

Experience with data-driven page production

Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery

Network, Internet, Email communication systems

General understanding and knowledge of e-marketing vehicles and specifications.

General advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes

Ability to speak, read and write in the English language