Production Artist - job 2 of 2

Position Purpose:

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining color consistency across like items with multiple vendors.
• Must have thorough understand of G7 Process as it applies to Lindt Global Print Standards.
• Responsible for assisting print production manager with color trials, press checks and vendor on-boarding.
• Assist in management of print vendors regarding color management and pre-press.

• Collaborate closely with creative team and internal customers.
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• Provide image retouching, channel building and additional image manipulation as needed.
• Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team and print vendors and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
• Responsible for reviewing final art files to ensure consistency with brand standards and printer specifications before releasing to print vendors.
• Assist in training outside print agencies and packaging production artists.

• Provide constructive feedback on others design work and contributes creative inspiration to team.
• Can present and communicate the thought process behind a proposed design solution and can understand and implement feedback from cross functional teams.
• Able to generate complex guidelines, 10+ pages, and work collaboratively with marketing team to drive
  to completion.
• Create high level 3D renderings for all new packaging designs and in-store displays under tight time constraints.
• Is the SME for 3D renderings and executes templates for all 3D imagery across brands.
• Recommend and problem-solve compositional challenges to art/design and step-in as a creative support-person and leader when necessary.
• Prepare impeccable comprehensive mock-ups and presentation boards for design review meetings.
• Manage all corrugate design work with trade marketing and print vendors.
• Research and communicate to creative team any new software updates and trends (ie., 3D rendering software, asset management etc.)

Our Core Values:

• Passion For The Best - At Lindt we have pride and passion for what we do – we aspire for excellence in everything.
• In It Together - At Lindt we are one team with a shared purpose – we invest in our relationships and value each other.
• Always Evolving - At Lindt we shape our future – we take opportunities to improve, adapt to change and build on our strengths.
• Make An Impact - At Lindt we take responsibility for driving results – we focus on what matters to deliver on our commitments.

• Act Responsibly - At Lindt we act with integrity, treat others with respect, value diversity and care for the environment to create a sustainable tomorrow.

This job description is not exhaustive and the Company reserves the right to adjust the job description as well as ask employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities. Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well. All Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. properties are smoke and tobacco free.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of pre-press experience in the field or in a related area.
• Mininum 3 years of graphic design experience
• Solid knowledge of color management a must. Experience with G7 is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Master in AdobeCS.

• Problem solver and self-starter who can take full ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Ability to effectively manage 30+ multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of various print processes as well as artistic sensibility for design.
• Self-starter and highly motivated; capable of working independently but collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong technical sketching skills to quickly bring ideas to life preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

Education:

• Preferred: BA/BFA degree Graphic Design/graphic arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:

• Travel: 30%+

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 4-6 years of pre-press experience in the field or in a related area.
• Mininum 3 years of graphic design experience
• Solid knowledge of color management a must. Experience with G7 is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Master in AdobeCS.

• Problem solver and self-starter who can take full ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Ability to effectively manage 30+ multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of various print processes as well as artistic sensibility for design.
• Self-starter and highly motivated; capable of working independently but collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong technical sketching skills to quickly bring ideas to life preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

Education:

• Preferred: BA/BFA degree Graphic Design/graphic arts or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:

• Travel: 30%+