Jostens
PRODUCTION ARTIST – CREATIVE
Hybrid Role | Onsite at Jostens’ Corporate Office (Minneapolis, MN) Monday–Wednesday
ABOUT YOU:
The role of a Production Artist - Creative involves both independent and collaborative work, partnering closely with creative staff, marketing teams and external vendors to effectively manage art files and electronic presentations. The position is responsible for ensuring that all materials align with and maintain consistency to brand and copy guidelines while also coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deadlines. The position will perform prepress and quality-control checks on a variety of creative deliverable files, ensuring the final artwork aligns with briefed specs and vendor needs.
YOU HAVE:
Education. Preferred Bachelor’s degree or comparable higher education focused on graphics communication or art/design/layout.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. High level of knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps (especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Technical proficiency. Technical knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, font software, Fetch, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of PDF forms to create editable files. Preferred experience with project management software (Wrike).
Print production knowledge. 2-3 years’ minimum experience in image and file prep for high-end print production. Advanced knowledge of print production, prepress and printing. Solid working knowledge of digital workflow and digital file/image formats. Working knowledge of current licensing, sourcing guidelines for stock photography, images and fonts. Preferred typography training/experience and familiarity with AP style.
Color correction and image manipulation skills. Proficient with color correction and image manipulation. Preferred knowledge of PDF accessibility.
Content and copy accuracy. Ability to independently review content and copy for accuracy and consistency. Experience following a house style guide. Skilled at proofreading.
Attention to detail and ownership. Extremely detail-oriented and able to take ownership and responsibility for work; able to work under tight deadlines and capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.
Collaboration and communication. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable communicating to all levels of corporate personnel and outside resources. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
YOU WILL:
File creation and development. Independently update and manage art files, ensuring that print-ready files meet Jostens brand standards and specifications.
Accuracy and consistency. Adjust layouts, typography, and images to align with printing standards while maintaining brand consistency across all materials.
Proofing and review. Review final copy, layouts, and content (proofreading) for accuracy, ensuring alignment with specs before delivery to vendors or printers.
Time and budget management. Ensure projects are completed within allocated timeframes and budgets while staying updated on software techniques and design trends.
File review and organization. Review final project files for completeness, removing unnecessary images, versions, and documents to ensure streamlined storage.
Archiving and server management. Offload completed project files to the archive server and collaborate with IT to manage available server space effectively.
Typical/expected % of overnight travel. None to limited.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.
We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2025
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .
ALL ABOUT MARKETING
Our Marketing team leverages digital marketing strategies and tactics focused on schools, independent sales reps, parents, and students to deliver the right message, to the right customer, at the right time. Team members will understand and leverage customer insights through data analysis & testing to then create experiences and relevant content throughout the customer journey and to support our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through executing across a variety of consumer touchpoints on jostens.com, social, e-mail and print materials, the team collaborates with internal partners to create relevant and timely marketing campaigns to meet the needs of our customers. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Marketing Team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
California Privacy Policy: https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy
Hybrid Role | Onsite at Jostens’ Corporate Office (Minneapolis, MN) Monday–Wednesday
ABOUT YOU:
The role of a Production Artist - Creative involves both independent and collaborative work, partnering closely with creative staff, marketing teams and external vendors to effectively manage art files and electronic presentations. The position is responsible for ensuring that all materials align with and maintain consistency to brand and copy guidelines while also coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deadlines. The position will perform prepress and quality-control checks on a variety of creative deliverable files, ensuring the final artwork aligns with briefed specs and vendor needs.
YOU HAVE:
Education. Preferred Bachelor’s degree or comparable higher education focused on graphics communication or art/design/layout.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. High level of knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps (especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Technical proficiency. Technical knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, font software, Fetch, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of PDF forms to create editable files. Preferred experience with project management software (Wrike).
Print production knowledge. 2-3 years’ minimum experience in image and file prep for high-end print production. Advanced knowledge of print production, prepress and printing. Solid working knowledge of digital workflow and digital file/image formats. Working knowledge of current licensing, sourcing guidelines for stock photography, images and fonts. Preferred typography training/experience and familiarity with AP style.
Color correction and image manipulation skills. Proficient with color correction and image manipulation. Preferred knowledge of PDF accessibility.
Content and copy accuracy. Ability to independently review content and copy for accuracy and consistency. Experience following a house style guide. Skilled at proofreading.
Attention to detail and ownership. Extremely detail-oriented and able to take ownership and responsibility for work; able to work under tight deadlines and capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.
Collaboration and communication. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable communicating to all levels of corporate personnel and outside resources. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
YOU WILL:
File creation and development. Independently update and manage art files, ensuring that print-ready files meet Jostens brand standards and specifications.
Accuracy and consistency. Adjust layouts, typography, and images to align with printing standards while maintaining brand consistency across all materials.
Proofing and review. Review final copy, layouts, and content (proofreading) for accuracy, ensuring alignment with specs before delivery to vendors or printers.
Time and budget management. Ensure projects are completed within allocated timeframes and budgets while staying updated on software techniques and design trends.
File review and organization. Review final project files for completeness, removing unnecessary images, versions, and documents to ensure streamlined storage.
Archiving and server management. Offload completed project files to the archive server and collaborate with IT to manage available server space effectively.
Typical/expected % of overnight travel. None to limited.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.
We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2025
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .
ALL ABOUT MARKETING
Our Marketing team leverages digital marketing strategies and tactics focused on schools, independent sales reps, parents, and students to deliver the right message, to the right customer, at the right time. Team members will understand and leverage customer insights through data analysis & testing to then create experiences and relevant content throughout the customer journey and to support our specialized products lines including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through executing across a variety of consumer touchpoints on jostens.com, social, e-mail and print materials, the team collaborates with internal partners to create relevant and timely marketing campaigns to meet the needs of our customers. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Marketing Team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
California Privacy Policy: https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy