PreProduction Graphic Designer - Buffalo Grove, United States - GildedBox

Description

THE ROLE

Do you love knowing how products are produced or printed?

Do you get excited seeing creative packaging solutions?

Then we have the perfect position just for you

The Pre-Production Graphic Designer at GildedBox ("The Company") is responsible for creating print ready files for printing, laser engraving, and cutting of various products and packaging as directed by our Sales or Graphics team. This Position reports to our Lead Graphic Designer.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vectorizing artwork/logos/text
• Creating clean print ready files from assets provided to us by the customer in a number of different formats
• Using Photoshop SmartObjects to pull artwork and placing onto templates
• Typesetting and providing proofs for customers' orders
• Convert various file types into final art ready for printing/engraving/customization
• Using InDesign's Data Merge feature to automate personalization onto product & packaging

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Illustrator (Ninja)
• Photoshop (Pro)
• InDesign (Expert)

ESSENTIAL CULTURAL TRAITS and NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be very meticulous and have great attention to detail
• Be intensively driven and proactive
• Have passion for tech including best practices, methodologies, standards and design patterns
• Have excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical
• Maintain a flexible attitude
• Stay delivery focused
• Be a confident team player
• Have a desire for continuous learning

Please submit a resume and portfolio to be considered