Job Description
SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company
Position Summary. The Master Production Artist develops accurate and high-quality artwork for intermediate to complex production assignments to incorporate in final layout for assembly. In coordination with the client project team, this role incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography, text, legal requirements, etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging, circulars, etc.) per clients technical specifications
Job
Responsibilities. Attends client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary
Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables
Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality intermediate to complex level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques
Interprets concept and/or brand guidelines through to artwork execution
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and/or external clients
Performs assigned tasks within the overall Production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company standards, and the clients brand guidelines and standards
Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in the project tracking system
Meets quality standards consistently for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks
Additional duties as assigned
Additional
Responsibilities.
Qualifications / REQUIREMENTS. Bachelors Degree in Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising or related field. Advanced degree (MBA, Masters) preferred. 6+ years of previous Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising experience. Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Advanced computer software
Skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc
Proficient in Adaptive Design
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Additional
Qualifications. PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT. Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see
Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
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Qualifications, merit, and business need
