Print Production Artist

Job Description

Print Production Artists use specialized software to edit and arrange materials for print and web publication. You are expected to use your skills in graphic design and layout to arrange page elements and improve the overall flow of a page. This role requires a high level of attention to detail as well as a good eye for design to ensure that all of the necessary page elements are present and that the design is pleasing to the eye.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lay Out Page Elements
• Check and Print Colour Proofs
• Collaborate with Writers, Designers, and Editors
• Determine Text Designs
• Confer Directly with Clients
• Edit Graphical Elements

Skills & Competencies

• Graphic Design
• Editing
• Spatial Reasoning
• Artistic aptitude
• Strongskills
• and good speaking skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer technology
• Integrity
• An ability to think on your feet
• Team Collaboration
• Communication
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule

Although this career can be sensitive to holidays, hours are typically full-time and overtime might be required to meet deadlines. Expect late evenings if a project is due first thing the following morning. Pacing your work can help, but there will always be last-minute challenges.