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.
- Assists Production Manager as a liaison between freelance vendors: Translators/Editors/Graphic Artist/letterers/retouchers/ and printers to expedite projects.
- Works with Product Manager to coordinate projects with designers.
- 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,Quark, Acrobat/PDF, etc.
- 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 required
- Self motivated
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Business term knowledge, strong vocabulary, spelling, grammar
- Prior project/production coordination experience in a similiar industry as printing, advertising, marketing or other type firm/agency.
Casual dress.
Pay is negotiable.
Benefits include health, dental, and 401K plan.
