Artworker

On-site

Agency :Havas Creative

Job Description Summary : Prose on Pixels is a global content at scale agency built to address the marketing challenges of today and deliver meaningful content into the future. With our unique Audience-First production model, we Create, Scale and Personalize content to captivate audiences and achieve desired brand and business outcomes.

Fusing creativity and performance, we create harder working, more sustainable content, reducing waste, and providing stronger ROI.

Job Description :

Position Summary

The Artworker creates, modifies, and prepares digital file for output and printing using industry-standard design and page layout applications such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat), and QuarkXPress. Additionally, as a support service to the Creative Department, an Artist must be able to follow artistic direction and collaborate with Art Directors, as well as be highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare print-ready mechanical files for release to vendor or for regional distribution. Apply knowledge of commercial printing and industry best practices to the construction of these electronic files, as well as troubleshooting documents as necessary

Make amends to layout files (art and copy) as indicated by the brand team or client. Reviews corrected pages for accuracy and ensures all requested amends have been made.

Collaborates with Art Directors during preliminary/conceptual stages of work to provide composite artwork using Photoshop and/or Illustrator or other current software. May also assist in creating or editing charts, graphs, logos, etc.

Support the creative team in designing core campaign assets and spin-off campaign tactics.

Collaborate with art and production to translate specifications into production artwork.

Adhere to and monitor agency guidelines related to established workflow and file management. Keeps Studio Manager informed when said guidelines are adhered to.

Develop and retain brand knowledge (colors, logos, master artwork, style, etc.) of products at the agency and a working knowledge of client process and procedures.

Attend departmental meetings when scheduled.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date time sheets.

Demonstrate a high level of digital efficiency, be familiar with digital output devices such as high-speed color laser copiers, small- and large-format inkjet printers and contract proofing devices.

Develop cross-platform proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel—in order of importance)

Meet deadlines for work that has been assigned/delegated.

Support agency and collaborate with art in the generation of content for new business pitches.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Studio Manager

Performance Standards

Exhibits focus, digital dexterity, efficiency and accuracy on projects

Possesses solid design skills/creative ability.

Works well in team environments. Collaborates well with others.

Exhibits a good eye for detail.

Possesses good organizational skills.

Has the ability to multitask and manage multiple jobs simultaneously.

Displays passion for work.

Manages time efficiently.

Is motivated and wants to learn and grow professionally.

Requirements

Degree preferred.

3+ years of desktop production studio experience

Advertising, design or publishing experience

Pharmaceutical advertising agency experience a plus

Must be able to work flexible hours when needed Computer programs. Must be proficient in the following programs/applications.

Adobe CC 2014 or CS (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat (CS6 minimum), QuarkXpress.

Knowledge of Macintosh OS (current version)

Cross-platform knowledge and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

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Contract Type :Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

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