Production Artist

We are looking for a perfectionist who is extremely detail oriented, well organized, resourceful and experienced at troubleshooting and problem-solving.  Someone calm, able to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role is going to be part of Omnicom Production Canada Group. 

Minimum of 5 years’ responsibilities and experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for vendor quoting, press checks, proper file nomenclature, maintaining client archive files, producing final art files for trafficking
• Managing font licensing for client projects on behalf of agency
• Stays up to date on the latest tools and file management / client archive files

Experience

• Strong knowledge of final art production for both traditional and digital print projects
• Production project experience including vendor quotes, vendor knowledge/ relationships, press checks
• Fully versed in Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML5 animation skills, Adobe Animate, .GIF Animation
• Experienced with motion graphics and design production
• After Effects experience would be considered an asset
• A keen eye for both detail and design
• Other desirable software experience for finished art would include Figma, Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint
• Agency, design studio or in-house art department experience would be an asset
• Comfortable with learning and using new technology

In Market Requirements

The position requires the candidate to be in the Edmonton office for the following reasons:

• Must be able to attend press checks often conducted at Edmonton printers.
• Must be able to be available during Mountain Standard Time office hours, as well as early morning and evening for emergency production needs (in order to meet media deadlines).
• Must be able to meet in person with select clients to handle large volume edits and produce revisions in real time.
• Must be able to work very closely with the creative and design teams in real time to produce materials on deadline.
• Must be able to be in office to print off final proof documents and produce mock ups (ie brochures with folds) for review with design/creative team and production director, for colour matching, and for proof sign offs.