***THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION THAT REQUIRES AT LEAST 3 DAYS A WEEK IN OFFICE.

APPLICANTS MUST BE A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO CYPRESS, CA***

The Production Artist is a creative, computer savvy graphic expert that has the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. They are excellent communicators, inter-departmental collaborators, and skilled listeners. These artistswork closely with the design and compliance teams to create a finished product that meets the Happy Brands branding goals. They ensure these standards of the brand through their ability to execute a products design and intent while maintaining the Happy Brands quality. The Production Artist is meticulous, and goal oriented with a keen eye for the smallest details. They understand constant deadline needs and have the ability to manage tasks under stress. The Production Artist II has excellent industry product knowledge and is passionate for all things creative, print and Happy Brands® related.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Review all production files for all company related products prior to proofing and design review
Generate template files
Responsible for the creation of die-lines and preparation of all print and digital production files for final release
Works with the Design team to bring concepts to completion
Collecting production files
FTP uploading/downloading
Printing
Creating imagery for product packaging

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Production Artist or Graphic Designer

Degree in Graphic Design (a plus)

MacOS experience required
1-2 years print production experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat (for PDF manipulation)
Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Teams)
Project Management software

Skills:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Experienced in Microsoft Office and Teams
Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
High attention-to-detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow-through in a fast-paced environment
Product knowledge and brand identification a plus

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Duties require planning, organizing, and performing a variety of duties applying a wide range of procedures and rules. Duties require attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, alertness, and use of judgment. Also requires writing ability, creativity, and concentration. Access to and use of confidential data where discretion/sensitivity is of utmost importance. Mature judgment and confidence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to stand, reach, stoop, and handle and/or lift and up to 25 pounds. Must be able to check reports for completion and accuracy and to retrieve and transmit information. Use of general office environment equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

(Graphic) Production Artist