Production Artist

500 is looking for a Production Artist to join our Columbus Ohio office As a Production Artist at 500 you will play a fundamental role in translating creative concepts and designs into technically accurate assets for a variety of print packaging digital and presentation materials The ideal candidate is a meticulous individual with advanced skills in Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop You will be responsible for bridging the gap between initial designs and the finished product What Youll Do Finalize printdigital materials and create presentation materials for a wide variety of clientsMake creativecontent updates to project files based on internal andor client feedbackWork closely with the Creative Team to achieve professionally produced layoutsMaintain production design and process standards of the highest qualityImprove and modify files to increase the quality of production and ensure standards are metCheck typographic elements for optimal value employing appropriate kerning tracking and word spacingEnsure accuracy of files performing QA steps to check for proper font color logo and separations in adherence to brand standards and project specificationsEvaluation and modification of project imagery as neededCreate folder structure and name files and supporting art according to production standardsManage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize tasks effectively and meet project deadlines consistently Archiving andor distribution of completed filesPrint review proofs on large format Epson and laser printersWhat Youll Need Associate or bachelors degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of experience2 years productiondesign experienceProficient in the latest macOS and desktop publishing softwareAdvanced level experience with Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Illustrator & PhotoshopMust have willingness to learn motion graphics basicsStrong prioritization communication and interpersonal skills to balance multiple demandsMust have extreme attention to detail with a keen eye for visual accuracy and consistency Whats Nice to Have Previous experience within an agency environment Prior working experience with Adobe After Effects