Production Artist Jo Vacancy at Red Deer Advocate

Job Title:    Production Artist
Job Location:    Red Deer, AB, Canada
Company/Employer: Red Deer Advocate
Job Type:    Full Time (Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.)
Working in a high volume environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and processing ads, classified page layout, as well as the design and layout of our special sections and weekly papers. The candidate must possess a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Mac-based Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative suite experience are definite assets.

Job Requirements:
Requires related work experience
• Formal design education, training or experience required
• Knowledge of principles of design, including: layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trends.
• Apparel/Fashion experience a HUGE Plus!
• Ability & experience working with VERY large files. (Trade Show Graphics)
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
• Aptitude to work constructively under stress in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to learn from and handle critiques.
• Must be able to take direction, as well as conceptualize, design, and organize marketing projects on your own when needed.
•  Consistently apply and enforce style/brand guidelines.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational/communication skills.
• Familiarity with production requirements and working with outside vendors, i.e. printers, exhibit vendors, other agencies.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work on Mac-based computer.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 – Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Acrobat.
•  Working with various graphic formats for print and web, knowledge of optimal format to use based on the particular application.


Deadline Date: 31/01/2014

How to Apply:
Please forward your resume to:
Email: swilliamson@reddeeradvocate.com

Drop off or mail to:
Scott Williamson
Production Supervisor
Red Deer Advocate
2950 Bremner Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls please.