Freelance Production Coordinator
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Company: Brand
Location: NYC
Duration: 1 Year
Pay rate: $25-30/hr
Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC. Our client is hiring at multiple levels.
Our client is a major retailer specializing in beauty products. They are currently looking for a Hybrid Production Coordinator. The Production Coordinator is part of the Marketing team. The Production Coordinator is a detail-oriented designer/technician who is responsible for the timely and accurate release of InDesign and Illustrator files for their Visual/Marketing team and various other internal and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Performs quality control (QC) checks on packaging mechanicals for accuracy to ensure it complies with brand standards and technical specifications
- Trouble shoots and resolves any discrepancies with marketing files
- Executes timely and accurate art releases of final InDesign and Illustrator files
- Owns the Magazine process; works to build 12-13 magazines (floorset documents) a year across multiple formats for international release
- Archives released files on internal servers and digital asset management system (DAM)
- Remains current on industry standard processes and technologies
- Owns and maintains a library of templates and die-lines
- Collaborates with Creative, Copy, Marketing Operations, Traffic, and Procurement teams to properly execute each project
- Partners with all Graphic designers to improve projects, processes, and standards
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop and functional knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Ability to initiate/apply advanced file & image processing techniques, i.e., batch process, write scripts, work with layers, masking, channels, etc.
- Understanding of basic color separation, page layout, art manipulation
- Strong knowledge of graphic design, creative design, production artwork, and print services preferred
- Able to work cross-functionally with various internal teams, outside partners, and strong personalities
- Exceptionally detail-oriented, efficient, and agile in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment, while working on multiple projects
- Capable of working independently and as part of a large cross-functional team
- Ability to work both in an office environment and remotely
- Excellent management of timing and deliverables
- Pro-active and able to show initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic about the creative and technical processes
- Strong understanding of and curiosity for current trends in beauty, product, and fashion marketing, advertising, and social media
- Able to work in a matrix environment
Bonus Skills:
- PrePress/Print/Video experience
- Photo/Video processing or editing
- Experience with FileMaker
- Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge of Color Theory
- Knowledge of Typography