Production Artist: Picks & Capos
Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
- Benicia, CA
- $45,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create art for guitar picks and capos using client-supplied artwork, as well as communicating with clients and interpreting their direction to create new artwork.
- Prepare files for print - this involves analyzing all details, including size specs, color selection, type consistency (kerning, leading, punctuation, etc.), film printing, etc.Expertise in editing vector files.
- Prepare color separations for screen/pad printing.
- Archive and update graphic files.
- Suggest improvements and modifications to formats and processes to increase the quality of production and ensure that standards are met
- Assist with the proper functioning of printer and film hardware.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as preparing files for print.
- Great visual, conceptual and technical skills.
- Understanding of, and passion for design, layout and typography.
- Knowledge of prepress print techniques/technology.
- Mac-proficient with excellent Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign skills.
- Great communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and organization.
- Must be comfortable working independently as well as part of the larger team.
- Music and guitar product knowledge and interest is a plus.
- This position requires presence on-premises from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
- Resume
- 3 professional references
- 3-5 creative samples under 1mb each