Senior Print Production Artist

The Senior Print Production Artist is responsible for producing high resolution electronic printed projects, exercising independent creative judgment to translate design intent into press-ready, installation-ready outputs. In addition, consults with internal and external clients to ensure final production is completed accurately and on-time in support of Switch business goals and objectives. The incumbent combines artistic expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver high quality graphics.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Supervises the production of artwork adhering to brand standards, logos, and protocols defined in clients’ brand guidelines.

· Oversee prepress checks (preflight, imposition, font/image validation) and RIP workflows; troubleshoot print anomalies and color drift.

· Serve as the final creative eye from digital art to physical output: interprets brand standards and designer intent; determine scale, bleeds, paneling, tiling, and sightline-aware cropping for flawless installs.

· Creates and refines production templates, dyelines, and installation maps; ensure artwork elements are precisely placed relative to architectural conditions.

· Creates and designs graphic images and signs for print based on client requests.

· Prepare press electronic/digital files for printed materials and graphic design as required by project to produce high-resolution digital imaging via retouching and electronic illustration.

· Back up to Pre-press Artist utilizing Photoshop expertise in image manipulation, color-correction, design and creation of comps and die-lines for 3-D displays and other POS items.

· Maintains print shop equipment, performing regular maintenance and managing vendors.

· Maintains accurate job records, proofs, and installation documentation.

· Maintains knowledge and skill levels in required software programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and PowerPoint.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

· 8+ years in computer-based graphics and production and printing of Illustrator and photoshop produced artwork.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in printing digital graphics; Experience working in a Sales Promotion or Advertising agency environment.

· Knowledge of the printing process, printers, and other graphic services vendors.

· Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Creative Cloud, photoshop, Illustrator, in Design, Acrobat, and Microsoft applications.

· Working knowledge of 2C to 4C print process to properly set up electronic files for reproduction.

· Knowledge of multi-media, displays/exhibits, and vehicle wraps.

· Experience with preparing files for large format printing.

· Highly effective analytical, decision-making, and written/verbal communication skills.

· Ability to establish strong business relationships and work in a collaborative manner with business unit leaders.

· Ability to preflight PSD/XD email layouts to be sent to developers. Must be capable of versioning, organizing, sizing, and structuring for clear communication.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Requires a high degree of focus and extreme diligence in handling asset management, detail, typography and maintaining 100% accurate page layouts.

· Ability to navigate between competing priorities, quickly identify and manage prioritization, be able to meet business deliverables.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts or related field.

· Print Shop Director skill set includes electronic file management, uploading files to FTP sites, and following proper file naming conventions.

Physical Demands (refer to Addendum):

· Ability to work in a physical environment and lift 20 pounds.