Creative Artist Job at Pollard Charitable Games Group in Omaha

DEPARTMENT: Art Department

LOCATION:

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

PAY RANGE: Category 8

What You'll Do

This full-time permanent position is based in a manufacturing environment, and the Creative Artist will be responsible for assisting in the creation of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper. The Creative Artist will focus on producing artwork and ticket designs for pull-tabs and related products while also creating marketing and support materials. The artwork will be created based on customer specifications, as defined by the Sales & Marketing Department.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities Include

• High-Volume Work Management: Handle a high volume of work while meeting deadlines and maintaining artistic quality.
• Timely Production & Quality Assurance: Ensure all work is up to date with printing and quality standards and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure all custom work meets customer specifications and is delivered to their satisfaction.
• Professional Communication: Maintain professional communication with all parties in a manner that is clear, concise, and efficient.
• Lottery Ticket Design: Create lottery pull-tab ticket designs that meet Lottery customer requirements, adhering to the criteria outlined by the client and Sales & Marketing teams.
• Design Support & Brainstorming: Participate in brainstorming sessions to provide design support and assist in the creation of new products and concepts to present to customers for sales.
• Art Creation & Ticket Design:
• Clarify the Design Information Form (DIF) or work orders with design coordinators or the Creative Director on art direction or game play.
• Start with the correct template based on ticket size, play style, and/or customer requirements.
• Create symbols according to the DIF or in correspondence with the ticket name.
• Create ticket front artwork, support materials, and other assets as outlined in the DIF or work order.
• File Management & Approval:
• Create art files and PDFs necessary to obtain approval from clients.
• Ensure all files are maintained up to date on the server with only the latest versions available.
• Supply proofreaders with all necessary files and materials to check the artwork.
• Trapping & Technical Art:
• Perform trapping of symbols and ticket artwork.
• Make corrections to trap files when required and pass the approved trapped art and symbol files to the Technical Art and Layout teams.

Additional Duties: Perform other design-related duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience).
• Associate's degree in Art/Design required; Bachelor's degree in Art/Design preferred.
• Post-Secondary education in Graphic Arts Design, Digital Media Design, or Graphic & Print Technician.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design and/or digital media design, with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in a print environment, especially offset printing, is preferred.
• Proficient in using Mac computers and various graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Expertise in traditional illustration and digital art creation, both pixel and vector-based.
• Strong typesetting and layout skills with an understanding of color management.
• Familiarity with offset printing processes and graphic design theory (composition, color, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and organize a large number of electronic files in a networked environment.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and translate them into visually compelling graphics.
• Strong planning and time-management skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Creative and imaginative approach to design and artwork creation.
• Keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment and collaborate with different departments.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (sponsorship is not available).
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

TOTAL REWARDS

Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!

We appreciate all applicants; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games and International Gamco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our Company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each employee's differences. We believe that a respectful workplace is also one where a diverse group of employees can be successful, develop and build meaningful careers. We believe that embracing diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences fosters innovation and allows us to deliver better insights and solutions for our partners and is key to our continued growth and success. #J-18808-Ljbffr