Production Associate

Reports to the Production Manager

Description:

• To complete materials for publication of comics, manga, illustration books and various other printing collateral.
• Organized individual with strong communication skills to assist the in-house Creative Department in expediting and overseeing all creative projects in all phase of the production of publication from conception to final product. (advertising, promotion and packaging)

Responsibilities:

• Routes layouts for approvals and coordinates final press proofs
• Assists in determining priority of projects to meet printing deadlines.
• Works with Production Manager to coordinate projects with designers.
• Scan material as needed.
• Solicitation write-ups and various marketing related graphic duties
• Minor design projects as needed.

Education & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 2 years equivalent related experience.
• Graphic design background required with knowledge of graphic programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Acrobat/PDF
• Proficiency in MS and MAC applications with Word and Excel.
• High level of initiative.
• Proven ability to shift gears easily in a fluid environment and contribute as an effective team member.
• Knowledge of print-production a plus
• Self motivated
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Business term knowledge, strong vocabulary, spelling, grammar
• Editorial skills preferred
• Prior project/production coordination experience in a similiar industry as printing, advertising, marketing or other type firm/agency would be preferred, but not required as long as skills are strong.

Casual dress.

Pay is negotiable, part-time and full-time.

Please send resumes to Fred by e-mail, fax, or mail.

1487 West 178th Street, Suite 300
Gardena, CA 90248

Fax: 310.817.8018