Production Artist
1 day ago
Atlanta
GRAPHICS COORDINATOR/ PRODUCTION ARTIST — Profitmaster Displays, Inc. ABOUT THE ROLE Profitmaster Displays is looking for a Graphics Coordinator to own the graphics production pipeline — from receiving customer artwork through final print output. This person will work on-site with our four-person industrial design team and project managers. You will be the central point of contact for all graphics-related production activity — working directly with our design team, customers, print vendors, and project managers. You will be managing all aspects of production artwork files and tracking the graphics pipeline. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Graphics Production & Preflight -Receive and organize customer-supplied artwork files. Preflight all incoming files for print readiness — checking die-line accuracy against our existing die-guide library, verifying color mode, resolution, bleeds, and format specifications for each project's specific print process. When files don't meet spec, communicate issues clearly and professionally back to the customer so their designers can correct them. Make minor corrections in-house when practical. This is high-volume, detail-intensive work and represents the largest portion of the role. -Convert vendor EPS files into finalized die-guides with appropriate layers for live area, bleed, and special instructions. Manage, organize, and maintain the die-guide library. -Coordinate with project managers to distribute finalized art files and proofs to the team. Check printer proofs against approved artwork before customer sign-off. Design Production -Design and maintain internal product display catalogs. Work with the Design and Sales team to create sales flyers, marketing materials, and instruction sheets. Coordinate with the design team to keep display renderings current across all materials. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Deep, practical knowledge of print production - prepress, CMYK color management, die-lines, bleeds, file formats, and what makes a file print-ready., • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign., • Strong layout and typographic skills for catalogs, flyers, and instruction sheet production., • Highly organized individual able to work within our systems to manage large volumes of files, versions, and vendor communications., • Clear, professional written communication skills are required., • 2-5+ years in a production graphics, prepress, or print coordination environment. Agency, print house, or in-house production team experience preferred., • Degree in Graphic Design or related field is a plus but not required if the experience is there. Skills: Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign MS Office- Powerpoint, Excel Good verbal and written communication skills Good general computer/ technical skills Mac OS Web design skills a plus Filemaker experience a plus 3D rendering/ Blender experience a bonus