Graphics Specialist 2

Title: Graphics Specialist  2
Duration: 12 Months
Location: San Diego, CA 92101
Schedule: 8 AM- 5 PM  (40 hours per week)
Hybrid schedule (likely 4 days in office)

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in design, or other related studies is preferred for the production artist position
• 3-5 years of professional experience
• An online portfolio demonstrating clear knowledge of graphic design, print production, and digital applications
• Print and digital design experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to translate creative concepts into executable projects
• Process-oriented self-starter
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in all Mac-based, industry-standard software programs including, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Acrobat
• Knowledge of the Windows platform
• Comfortable using cloud-based software (DropBox, OneDrive)
• General understanding of project management tool (Trello)
• Willingness to take photos at on-site company events with company provided iPhone
• Photo editing and retouching skills; including editing metadata and batch processing images
• Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets, including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork, as well as producing multiple versions
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery
• General advertising, marketing and media terminology and processes

Responsibilities
The production artist will work under the supervision of the art director and their primary responsibilities will include:
• Collaborating closely with the art director.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.
• Comfortable executing brand standards.
• Proficient in visual language.
• Goal oriented, keen eye for detail, skilled at executing creative solutions
• Can produce content on tight timelines.
• Stay up to date with current graphic design trends, techniques and software.
• Prepare and package press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
 

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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $25.80/hr.