Specialist Production Designer

Title: Specialist Production Designer
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: Monday- Thursday in office, Friday work from home

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Creatives here are talented, naturally curious and self-motivated individuals who enjoy the excitement of agency life with all the benefits of a big company. We share a passion for pets.  As a Graphic Design Technician, you will produce digital files for printing accurately and on time. You will be able to prioritize work appropriately, accurately account for time and alert the correct parties immediately if a deadline is in jeopardy. As a critical and central member of the team, you are able to work successfully with the creative team, your project manager and the lead senior production designer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Graphic/Quality Standards: Proper use of trademarks and logos. Legal and regulatory requirements met. All files meet AAFCO/NASC standards for quality. Meets internal standards of good typography: proper hyphenation, kerning, line breaks, legibility. Accurate sizes and specifications used throughout. All projects are routed to Proofreader before presentation to review group. Digital files are constructed in the most memory-efficient manner. Digital files are accurate and error-free. Ideal candidate would be both collaborative and self-sufficient with a problem-solving, proactive attitude and approach to role and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of Mac OS. Skilled with Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator: Knowledge of advanced key commands, paragraph formatting, typography, style sheets, tab fields.
• Proper digital file management/archiving.
• Knowledgeable in Illustrator; that is the most appropriate for specific project.
• Knowledgeable in Photoshop, including ability to color correct and retouch photos.
• Knowledgeable in color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.
• Project Self-Management: Ability to work as a team with creative and production services to seek out appropriate information for completion of projects on time. 
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately, accurately account for time, and alert project manager immediately if project will exceed original timeframe.
• Design Skills: Responsible for design variations based on key artwork.

• A congenial personality as pertains to working closely with others a definite plus. A high energy and enthusiastic approach a must.

• High School and some college courses preferred.

• At least 3 years in Mac Digital Production.

• Thorough knowledge of the following programs: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

• Experience with Sketch and Keynote a plus.

• Experience with production of digital assets.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $33.50 per hour + overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
  
  

ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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