Advantage Solutions is hiring: Graphic Artist in Chicago

Summary

Graphic Artist

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Artist who is highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines. The Graphic Artist plays a key role in the overall creative process, taking the Art Director’s creative layouts to produce technically correct high-quality printer-ready files. He or she must have an advanced knowledge of relevant computer programs and an understanding of print production, image compression, color correction and optimization techniques to ensure the highest quality product.

The Graphic Artist will originate the mechanical stage of all layouts, determines photo quality standards, retouching and color proofing needs as well as overall quality control checks. He or she will provide instructions or directly assembles and prepares final layouts for printer.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Creative and Production to build technically correct high-quality printer-ready files.
• Hands-on computer operator (MAC) working with relevant MAC Adobe design software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark Express, Acrobat, MS Suite, Preflight, layout and design.
• Show flexibility in executing mechanicals with a wide range of creative styles and brands, both client and agency focused.
• Take direction and see a job through from concept to completion.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred or equivalent job-related experience; Trade Degree
• 1-3 years of experience in similar industry
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Use of computer tools/design tools used to perform role; ability to efficiently utilize computer tools (MAC) which programs include Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

• Education Level: (Required) High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• (Preferred) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Trade Degree
• 2-4 years of experience in similar industry
• Use of computer tools/design tools used to perform role

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to efficiently utilize computer tools (MAC) which programs include Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Acrobat and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.