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Creative Production Artist

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Job Description

The Creative Production Artist will have demonstrated success as a digital and print production artist with a foundation in strong typographic and layout skills, precise attention to detail, and outstanding organizational, project management, file organization and archiving skills a must.

You are adept at digital and analogue production and understand that accuracy and proficiency are critical to delivering best-in-class creative and production work. You thrive in a lightning-speed organization where these skills make all the difference.

You innately understand the ability to flex and stretch within a nimble work model are critical for efficiency and success. You seek out skillsets which complement your area of expertise, and you are obsessed with your craft. You know working on your craft is never done and understand the relentless pace of production innovation.

You are excited about the opportunity to help shape and drive creative process for an innovative industry within a world changing company and you do not take this kind of opportunity lightly.

You will be working with senior designers and the Global Creative Director to help shape the creative vision for Illumina, applying systemized and creative production skills to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Collaborate closely and take direction from art directors, designers, and developers.

Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation.
Package and preflight files for release to printers or media partners.
Create PDFs for print and client review.
Conduct press checks.
Prepare images for online and mobile applications.
Catalog and reference art for future projects.
Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.
Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team and third-party vendors.
Provide great attention to detail, uphold, and deliver work at the highest quality standards.
Be a champion for all creative work, helping those around us understand why what we do is invaluable.
Understand the value of pushing for systematic design thinking across broad use-cases to help provide a creative vision for the organization.
Welcome and appreciate direct feedback and collaboration.
Support and contribute to the understanding and development of the production artist practice, staying on top of, and educating others, on the latest trends.
Prioritize and pivot workflow based on medium and touchpoint.
Be a consistent and relentless self-starter who takes initiative while knowing when to escalate and ask for direction.
Help carry positive in-house studio culture both within the studio as well as outside of it.
Demonstrate and foster great collaborative attitudes.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Represent creative culture within Illumina.

You Bring:

An amazing online portfolio showcasing multiple types of projects and solutions, including digital and print samples.
5+ years of professional experience in the production artist field within an agency or in-house studio or equivalent experience.
Expertise across not only the standard Adobe Creative Suite, but other applications as well such as Word, Figma, Sketch, InVision, AdobeXD, Zeplin, etc.
A pixel-perfect design sensibility.
Tight typography chops.
Demonstrated ability to use grid systems and apply design best practices.
Ability to clearly articulate your point of view
Passion for art and science.
Strong background in production within the digital space.
Working knowledge of accessibility standards.
A desire to learn more and contribute more outside of your area(s) of expertise.
A background in branding.
Demonstrated humility and strong sense of collaboration
An optimistic attitude and an inventive, entrepreneurial spirit.
A drive to extract the beauty out of a problem.
A tireless desire to learn, driven by curiosity.
Excitement about helping to shape big, industry-defining ideas.
Emotional intelligence.

The estimated base salary range for the Creative Production Artist role based in the United States of America is: $65,800 - $98,600. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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