Proliance Consulting is hiring: Production Artist in Issaquah

One of our clients is looking to add a Production Artist to their growing team. In this role, you will prepare art for final output, assist with preliminary layouts of catalogs, and assist with other marketing requests.

Location: Issaquah, WA – onsite 3 days per week required

Length: 6-month contract

Associate Vendors: We are accepting applications from candidates who are currently authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Proof, pre-flight, and prepare final catalog files for print.
• Provide layout/production of art files.
• Complete edits assigned to Production during proofing process.
• Responsible for Font and Image curation, storage, and inventory.
• Create digital and print artwork.
• Approve graphics, fonts, layouts, and other creative choices.
• Archive digital and print files in our system.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience or a solid portfolio with pre-press pieces
• 1-3 years as a Production Assistant or Coordinator in an advertising agency or in-house marketing team
• Digital production experience is preferred
• Web experience a plus
• Familiar with image compression, file correction and optimization techniques
• Excellent working knowledge of pre-press, high-end print production process, and principles of typography
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient with latest version of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF Proofing
• Knowledge of the printing process and the ability to create files correctly for press is essential (Example: bleeds, PDF proofing, spot and 4- color process)
• Proficient in a Mac environment
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Manage own project workflow while coordinating with project teams and management on schedules, requirements, goals and assignments as needed