CULTURE STUDIO is hiring: Production Artist in Chicago
CULTURE STUDIO, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Position Summary
The Production Liaison is the backbone of production communication in our fast-paced, high-energy environment. This position requires agility combined with growth dedication. This person’s primary responsibility is to understand and communicate the capabilities of Culture Studio to help continuously impress clients. Understanding and executing the client’s vision efficiently while recording results is a priority. Culture Studio operates out of two locations: our headquarters in Chicago, a production facility in Daytona Beach, and a global network of dedicated partners. We are looking for this individual to be on-site at our Chicago location and have production communication on all fronts during the 2nd shift.
HPA’S: Top Priorities (Keep at 3)
- Maintain a clear understanding of order expectations to proactively make educated decisions through concise communication between internal teams and the client. Understanding client vision, shipping date and location, and production capabilities is vital.
- Take and send photo approvals quickly, accurately, and with the highest attention to detail. Utilize resources to make necessary changes before showing the client, and be hands-on in working to receive a timely response.
- Foster internal and external relationships to ensure efficient and effective communication on all fronts.
Position Duties
- Adjust art, inks, and print sequence to ensure the finished physical product accurately matches the digital mock.
- Photograph products for social media and internal marketing as well as client approvals in a quick and prepared fashion.
- Communicate directly with clients on art and photo approvals via email and phone to ensure satisfaction and print accuracy for our production teams.
- Communicate effectively via phone/email/slack with internal team members and production network to ensure proper needs are handled accordingly.
- Work closely with print teams to troubleshoot production by understanding substrates, inks, mesh, LPI, DPI, and press settings.
- Preflight raster and vector artwork for high profile clients.
- Check completed sample orders for high profile clients to ensure they meet or exceed quality standards before shipping.
- Log KPIs to track data for results of photo approval and sample success rates.
- Work with both internal and external teams to make fast & effective decisions that will not hinder or affect production timelines.
- Update the platform to track changes made in production or sampling.
What’s in it for you:
- Career longevity within a close-knit community that fosters growth through value-added manufacturing.
- Join the Forefront of Industry Innovation and Fast-Track Skill Development with Access to the CS Knowledge-Base.
- Work Directly with the Top Music Brands in the World.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Proficient with Mac computers and has a mastery of short keys.
- Advanced comprehension level of Adobe Illustrator - industry specific preferred.
- Advanced comprehension level of Adobe Photoshop - industry specific preferred.
- Effectively & efficiently handle all vector and raster supplied art.
- Understanding of screen print production processes (squeegee types, pressure, and angles).
- Understanding of embroidery production.
- Understanding of color theory, typography, and branding.
- Understanding of underbases and ink types.
- Working knowledge of darkroom/pre-press (mesh, LPI, etc.).
- Photography experience a plus.
Benefits of working at Culture Studio:
- Medical insurance offering with United Healthcare (2 options available).
- Dental, vision, and life insurance offering with Mutual of Omaha.
- 401k retirement option.
- 401k company match.
- Yearly paid time off benefits.
- Career growth & development.