Studio Artist

• Responsible for building and prepping mechanical files for release to production using Adobe Creative Suite software
• Liaise with Project Management and Print Production teams on print preparation
• While honoring the design intent as much as possible, the mechanical artist will be responsible for the iteration and versioning of localized artwork files
• Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed
• Manage a high-volume workload, including foreign language versions, if required

• A bachelor’s degree in packaging, printing technology, graphics arts or at least 3-5 years of equivalent experience providing production support (print and digital) to art directors and designers within an in-house creative team or studio
• Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Good knowledge of print, colour retouching, and digital artwork production
• Proficiency in written and oral English is required
• Must be able to travel to the office as required, sometimes several weeks at a time
• A good team player and able to work accurately under pressure and be committed to regularly updating skills through training
• Proficiency in OS & iOS software
• Ability to adapt to the company’s way of working after training
• Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding creative and production environment
• Attention to detail is essential
• Good awareness of current and emerging technologies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

A plus if you are proficient with other languages