Wasserman Media
Senior Production Artist Job at Wasserman Media in Brooklyn
Wasserman Media, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
Job Description
The Opportunity -
We're a diverse creative group that crafts award-winning experiences in partnership with an exciting portfolio of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment clients, and we're on the lookout for an amazing Senior Production Artist to join our fast-growing team!
Who You Are -
Confident, proactive, and highly skilled - we're looking for a seasoned Senior Production Artist who knows how to bring creative concepts to life through precise, polished production work. You are detail-oriented, efficient, and take pride in ensuring every final deliverable meets the highest quality standards. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy focusing on the technical side of design, preparing production-ready files with accuracy and consistency.
What You'll Do -
You'll work on a range of print deliverables, from small-scale signage to large building wraps, meticulously aligning every detail with project requirements and brand guidelines. In managing the final stages of production, you'll handle everything from file preparation and iterative adjustments to final output, collaborating closely with the creative, project management, and production teams to meet strict deadlines. You'll also ensure all artwork is perfectly optimized for print, upholding quality control and brand integrity across multiple projects, including oversight of freelancers to maintain consistency and adherence to standards.
Other Responsibilities -
Prepare files meticulously, ensuring they are print-ready and aligned with production specifications
Manage raster graphics for large format printing, ensuring resolution, color profiles, etc
Version out print deliverables as needed while upholding strong typesetting and layout principles
Maintain high standards of quality control, ensuring consistency and accuracy in all deliverables
Work closely with interdepartmental teams to meet deadlines and support project needs
Collaborate with third-party vendors and/or partner agencies for smooth production processes
Stay informed about each client's brand guidelines and upcoming projects
Demonstrate regular attendance, initiative, reliability, and attention to promptness
What You'll Need - 4+ years relevant experience
Deep understanding of print production, including color profiles, bleed, resolution, and output requirements
Strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Ability to occasionally work in PowerPoint, Keynote, Office Suite
Prior experience working with large format graphics
Proactive ability to forecast issue and bring solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Ability to multi-task on multiple workstreams
Base salary range: $105-125K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.