Graphic Artist

Client Industry: Food and Beverage

Title: Graphic Artist

Location: Manor, TX

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

Position Summary:

Create, design and facilitate various materials for print and digital collateral; ensuring projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Responsible for the technical aspects of properly loading, converting, troubleshooting, proofing and optimizing artwork for hard copy output

Create and complete finished electronic pre- and post-press production of graphic design materials; such as, but not limited to, full price and sale store signage, print pieces and marketing materials

Complete graphic projects incorporating images (logos, product images, etc.) to create advertising/marketing materials, making edits/corrections, generating final hard copy and proofing for accuracy, color and quality

Manage problem solving for proper file preparation, font replication, color breaks, bitmap densities/enlargement, and conversion of art images

Handle customer service requests, workflow documentation, file management and archiving, job tracking/invoicing

Assure that all products delivered are in compliance with ABC laws and company guidelines

Assist with graphics production including substrate loading, pre-flight, scanning, optimizing, outputting, finishing tasks, and proofing artwork

Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of related experience, including freelance experience

Knowledge and ease of use for MS Office Suite and graphics software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat); ONYX Poster Shop a plus

Proficient with PCs and MACs, file hierarchy, naming conventions, file types/formats and conversion factors (raster to vector; bitmap to GIF, TIF, PNG, etc.)

Use of various office machines/digital output devices such as cameras, scanners, etc

Positive, professional demeanor, with excellent reliability and communication skills

Ability to effectively work independently, as well as a team contributor

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Working knowledge of large format digital printing