ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Columbus, OH
- Remote
- Part-Time
- Short-Term Contract (~6 Months) – With potential to extend
The Production Artist supports the execution of print and digital design projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. This role focuses on creating, refining, and preparing assets for production in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Our client is a large healthcare organization in Columbus, Ohio with ongoing creative and communications needs across departments.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
75% DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
- Generate graphic design layouts, concepts, and technical specifications for assigned projects.
- Coordinate printing, photography, and other required services to fulfill project requirements.
- Utilize provided templates to layout and design elements following brand guidelines.
- Prepare layouts for print production, including resizing and retouching photos as necessary.
- Select colors, images, and text styles in alignment with brand standards.
- Review graphics and layouts to ensure accuracy before finalization.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting client deadlines and expectations.
- Maintain and update assets for the creative team as needed.
- Support cataloging, resizing, and versioning of storyscapes across multiple formats and use cases.
25% ADMINISTRATIVE
- Organize and maintain photo and design project files on central servers.
- Version and archive assets within SharePoint and the organization’s digital asset management system.
- Utilize tools for QR code generation and SharePoint for file sharing and storage.
- Maintain and organize assets within the digital asset management system (photo repository).
- Stay abreast of advancements in software and hardware relevant to the role.
- Familiarize yourself with Workfront, the project management system utilized within the department.
- Collaborate with freelance photographers and creative service providers as required.
- Enforce brand standards across all projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or visual communication
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience in a production or team environment, or equivalent education and experience
- Proficiency in graphic design, pre-press, printing, and photography processes
- Extensive knowledge of typography, composition, and color strategy
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver), Acrobat, and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with website content management systems and experience in designing for interactive platforms is advantageous
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and various browser capabilities preferred
- Previous experience with corporate or organizational brand standards is desirable
ABOUT US
Portfolio Creative is an award-winning women-owned specialized staffing and recruiting company providing talent in the digital, marketing, and creative industries. We work with clients in several states, and employ candidates in and outside of Ohio. Please note, we do not have the ability to work with candidates outside of the U.S.
Portfolio Creative is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to ensuring all employees are recruited, assigned, and employed on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Job Number: 8665