Igloo Products
Production Artist
Igloo Products, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Overview
Who We Are:
Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.
Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.
With Dometic's unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.
Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.
Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.
Job Summary Statement:
Provides expertise in the preparation and delivery of electronic and print deliverables to Creative Services Manager. Prepares documents and electronic files for use in marketing materials by gathering pertinent information, formulating an appropriate plan of action, and meeting strict multiple daily deadlines by entering, revising, and retrieving project information. Ability to complete and maintain multiple projects within estimated project times. Creates and revises documents and templates as well as identifies flaws in template construction and is able to communicate necessary revisions in a professional manner; maintains quality in a fast-paced and highly stressful environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Creates, designs and revises documents and electronic files.Creates planograms and floor plans, applying knowledge of the clients merchandising and guidelines. Shares existing and new knowledge with staff.Maintains expert skill sets in industry-standard layout and graphics programs; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.Stays aware of trends in colors and patterns, and how it relates to consumer product goods.Prepares finished projects according to specifications, using standard preflight and production methods.Accomplishes Production department mission by completing on-time and error free assignments. Keeps team informed on job or project status, meeting deadlines on time, potential software problems and/or solutions, and any information that will directly affect our ability to provide quality deliverables.Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to excellence by fostering a positive work environment at all times.Keeps archives up-to-date, sharing software and hardware knowledge or expertise with team members.Maintains quality results by paying close attention to assignment details, checking own work before giving project back to the Creative Services Manager, and asking questions.Verifies information by checking project resources; source files, jpegs, PDF's, and/or artwork requests supplied with each project.Trains peers or new employees by working with others on projects, sharing job knowledge and experience, etc.Maintains library by organizing, cataloging and updating the server with current files, material and projects.Works on other projects and assignments as assigned by the Creative Services Manager.Actively participates in the success and operation of the Brand Creative & Marketing team by willingly taking on new tasks and assignments while maintaining a positive work ethic.Documents workflow through project management softwareWorks with and maintains DAM with direction from Creative Services ManagerAll other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
BFA degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience in Graphic DesignMinimum 2 years experience with Adobe CS-InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerpointSolid experience with image compression, file correction, and optimization techniquesAbility to work with various client supplied templates and guidelinesAbility to master design production skills such as determining pre-press requirements; proper color-usage; PDF and PostScript generation; working knowledge of terminology such as bleed, live, and trim areas; halftones and duotones; printer's marks, and proper image resolution.Strong portfolio of production workSolid experience in packaging layoutMaintains meticulous attention to detail, completing multiple and/or repetitive tasks. Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines, in an intense and extremely fast-paced work environmentAbility to meet aggressive deadlines, consistently delivering exemplary work while juggling multiple priorities and calmly working through continuous distractions.Exceptional work ethic. Uses time productively, maximizes efficiency, and meets challenging work goals. Works well in a team environment and demonstrates a strong desire to work towards the big picture. Ability to anticipate potential hazards and work towards a creative and viable solution. Is willing to commit to extended work hours in order to meet deadlines (when necessary)Can take on responsibilities, and manage priorities with minimal guidance or supervisionExcellent problem-solving skills with displayed determination and a positive can-do attitude.Must be detail oriented, dependable, and able to work well under pressurePreferred Qualifications:Strong print production backgroundUnderstanding of printing process, and file prep to coincide with such processCompany Competencies:
Community- Work well with others in promoting high performance work team.Courage- Share ideas with others that add value and reduce waste/scrap.Craftsmanship- Demand quality work of self and others.Commitment -
Work with others to accomplish the goal of the job.Celebration- Achieves common goals and share the successes with others.
Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.
Who We Are:
Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.
Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.
With Dometic's unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.
Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.
Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.
Job Summary Statement:
Provides expertise in the preparation and delivery of electronic and print deliverables to Creative Services Manager. Prepares documents and electronic files for use in marketing materials by gathering pertinent information, formulating an appropriate plan of action, and meeting strict multiple daily deadlines by entering, revising, and retrieving project information. Ability to complete and maintain multiple projects within estimated project times. Creates and revises documents and templates as well as identifies flaws in template construction and is able to communicate necessary revisions in a professional manner; maintains quality in a fast-paced and highly stressful environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Creates, designs and revises documents and electronic files.Creates planograms and floor plans, applying knowledge of the clients merchandising and guidelines. Shares existing and new knowledge with staff.Maintains expert skill sets in industry-standard layout and graphics programs; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.Stays aware of trends in colors and patterns, and how it relates to consumer product goods.Prepares finished projects according to specifications, using standard preflight and production methods.Accomplishes Production department mission by completing on-time and error free assignments. Keeps team informed on job or project status, meeting deadlines on time, potential software problems and/or solutions, and any information that will directly affect our ability to provide quality deliverables.Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to excellence by fostering a positive work environment at all times.Keeps archives up-to-date, sharing software and hardware knowledge or expertise with team members.Maintains quality results by paying close attention to assignment details, checking own work before giving project back to the Creative Services Manager, and asking questions.Verifies information by checking project resources; source files, jpegs, PDF's, and/or artwork requests supplied with each project.Trains peers or new employees by working with others on projects, sharing job knowledge and experience, etc.Maintains library by organizing, cataloging and updating the server with current files, material and projects.Works on other projects and assignments as assigned by the Creative Services Manager.Actively participates in the success and operation of the Brand Creative & Marketing team by willingly taking on new tasks and assignments while maintaining a positive work ethic.Documents workflow through project management softwareWorks with and maintains DAM with direction from Creative Services ManagerAll other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
BFA degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience in Graphic DesignMinimum 2 years experience with Adobe CS-InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.Working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerpointSolid experience with image compression, file correction, and optimization techniquesAbility to work with various client supplied templates and guidelinesAbility to master design production skills such as determining pre-press requirements; proper color-usage; PDF and PostScript generation; working knowledge of terminology such as bleed, live, and trim areas; halftones and duotones; printer's marks, and proper image resolution.Strong portfolio of production workSolid experience in packaging layoutMaintains meticulous attention to detail, completing multiple and/or repetitive tasks. Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines, in an intense and extremely fast-paced work environmentAbility to meet aggressive deadlines, consistently delivering exemplary work while juggling multiple priorities and calmly working through continuous distractions.Exceptional work ethic. Uses time productively, maximizes efficiency, and meets challenging work goals. Works well in a team environment and demonstrates a strong desire to work towards the big picture. Ability to anticipate potential hazards and work towards a creative and viable solution. Is willing to commit to extended work hours in order to meet deadlines (when necessary)Can take on responsibilities, and manage priorities with minimal guidance or supervisionExcellent problem-solving skills with displayed determination and a positive can-do attitude.Must be detail oriented, dependable, and able to work well under pressurePreferred Qualifications:Strong print production backgroundUnderstanding of printing process, and file prep to coincide with such processCompany Competencies:
Community- Work well with others in promoting high performance work team.Courage- Share ideas with others that add value and reduce waste/scrap.Craftsmanship- Demand quality work of self and others.Commitment -
Work with others to accomplish the goal of the job.Celebration- Achieves common goals and share the successes with others.
Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.