Sr. Production Artist

Posted on 23 December 24 by Kristen Evanoff

The Search Stops Here. True Talent Group (www.truetalentgroup.com), connects best-in-class talent with jobs they love. Our mission is to create true-fit connections, ensuring candidates and hiring managers thrive. Are you a detail-oriented Senior Production Artist with a passion for precision and creative excellence? True Talent Group is searching for a highly skilled professional to join a fast-paced production environment in the southeast suburbs. If you excel at delivering top-quality assets across print, digital, and multimedia formats while meeting tight deadlines, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract, hybrid 4 days onsite in Cottage Grove, MN with possibility of extension or hire for the right talent.

THE ROLE

Production and Asset Creation

• Execute high-volume production tasks, including resizing, retouching, formatting, and versioning designs for various platforms.
• Ensure all assets meet technical specifications, including color correction, image resolution, and print production standards.
• Adapt creative concepts into production-ready files for packaging, marketing materials, web graphics, social media, and email templates.
• Perform high-quality retouching and color correction on digital images.

Quality Control and Accuracy

• Conduct thorough file reviews to ensure consistency with brand guidelines, project requirements, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues such as file formatting errors, print irregularities, and digital rendering challenges.
• Collaborate with vendors and printers to verify proofs and address technical discrepancies.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner with designers, copywriters, and project managers to align creative vision with production deliverables.
• Mentor junior production artists, ensuring technical precision and consistent output.
• Assist in developing workflows and templates to streamline production processes.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a production artist in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of production techniques for both digital and print formats, including typography, layout design, and prepress standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management tools such as Workzone, Wrike, Asana, or Trello.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or web design principles is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills for team collaboration and clear idea presentation.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement.

Ready for your next exciting opportunity? Please apply online at www.truetalentgroup.com today. No phone calls please. We look forward to hearing from you!