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Carnival Cruise Line

Production Artist II

Carnival Cruise Line, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382


Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. With parent company Carnival Corporation, Princess has introduced Medallion Class Vacations. This award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless, personalized vacation.

We’re looking for an amazing Production Artist II to support our sister brand, Cunard. Cunard is one of the oldest and most famous ocean liners in the world. You’ll be responsible for creating and delivering brochures/collateral, HTML banner ads, HTML emails, eFlyers, postcards, and direct mail pieces. Support the Marketing, Sales, and Public Relations teams for additional design requests including invitations, web banners, print, and digital assets. Through design drive consumer and trade marketing initiatives that generate bookings for Cunard, while positioning the brand distinctively in the luxury travel marketplace. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to drive consumer engagement through design.

Here’s a summary of what Cunard is looking for in its Production Artist II role. Is this you?

Responsibilities

Creative Development

Proven experience producing HTML5 display advertising banners. This includes knowledge of the feature set used to design the creative variations to ensure ads can be distributed in different browsers and across the entire Google Display Network (including mobile).

Develops new/custom designs for non-standard communications projects, consistent with Cunard brand guidelines including; program logos, and signage.

Assesses and performs revisions and corrections throughout the production process, requesting clarification as needed.

Adheres to brand positioning, messaging strategies, spec sheets, and graphic standards guidelines on all projects, including strategic image selection that aligns with the promoted product and audience with a high level of attention to detail.

Project Management and File Delivery

Maintain efficient workflow: adhere to project schedules, review and resolve routing comments, suggest time-saving methods and procedures to simplify workflow processes.

Liaise effectively with the project lead and/or supervisor impacting the projects.

Delivers consistently on commitments to external and internal customers by meeting specified assignment deadlines and following directions.

Prepares final files for release and transfer to pre-press and print vendors.

Directs outside vendors involved in the production process providing production notes outlining specifics on special handling or use of applications to design studios, pre-press houses and printers.

Occasional review of pre-press materials, including final electronic files, patch-color, composed color and blue-line drawings.

Converts paginations into electronic templates and style sheets.

Archives final mechanicals and forwards any newly developed design elements to designated team member for incorporation into asset management systems.

Initiate continued education in software and CRM Design tools and platforms like Movable Ink

Identify industry trends through the promotional efforts of competing cruise lines and other members of the travel industry and share findings with the team.

Participates in weekly meetings with Marketing Team, to assess status of existing in-house projects and review parameters of new projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Exhibits strong fundamentals of digital and print design.

Has a keen eye for color and composition.

Delivers according to all product specifications and carefully reviews work with exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

Associate degree required. Completion of some college, associate degree or trade schoolwork (preferably in Fine Arts) or equivalent work experience would be considered.

Four years of experience in print and electronic file production positions preferred.

Proficiency with the development of electronic communications and HTML required; exposure to webpage design a plus.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Working knowledge of InDesign, QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is required

Experience in building HTML5 dynamic emails and display ads templates is required.

Editing video footage and adding effects/elements including end cards preferred.

Strong verbal and written communications skills and track record of interfacing with employees, management, creative agencies and suppliers

Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintain attention to accuracy and detail, while working in a team or group environment

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

What You Can Expect

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

Rewards & Incentives

Base Hourly Range: $25.58 to $34.52. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base hourly salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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