DESIGN ARTIST

Summary/Objective

The graphic artist designs and prepares artwork for production according to specs requested.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates command of Adobe programs.
• Demonstrates understanding and use of design principles, proportions, scaling and colors.
• Creates and designs art based on client information/products.
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based on available space and design concepts.
• Creates and maintains promotional images for customers and inside sales team.
• Completes all tasks within expected deadlines.
• Able to proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Keep abreast of latest software and computer technologies to remain competitive.
• Ability to generate accurate proof art & positives for screen printing and/or generate accurate proof art & digital files for digital printing.
• Knowledge of Lowen graphic manufacturing functions and how they relate to art set up.
• Basic working knowledge of a Job Traveler (JT)
• Basic working knowledge of procedures/processes for prepress art production storage, file naming and job notes.
• Basic working knowledge of the Lowen computer systems for artwork storage and retrieval.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as needed.

• Customer/client focus
• Flexibility
• Teamwork capacity
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time management and ability to cope with several projects at a time.
• Eye for accuracy and attention to detail when finalizing designs.
• Able to accept feedback and willing to make changes to designs.
• Graphic design, layout, and creative skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and make proven decisions where needed.
• Proven design ability with new ideas/concepts.

This job operates in a clerical office setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to sit, talk and hear. Must be able to sit and work on a computer for at least 8 hours per day, using a keyboard and mouse.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in a related field of study.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop & InDesign.