Radio Control Model Airplane Hobby Graphic Artist

GWS (www.gwsus.com) is a company specializing in marketing, research, development and manufacturing of electronics and model airplane products.  The company is seeking a graphic artist to produce print and web ready layouts.  Prior knowledge of radio control hobby products is preferred. 

 

Job Purpose:

Produces print and web-ready electronic layouts by completing design and mechanical requirements using computer software.

Duties:

* Determines design requirements by studying and confirming layout specifications; coordinating with art directors, account executives, graphic designers, and writers.

* Prepares layout by placing art and text; specifying bleeds, clear zones, and coverages; completing color separations; color correcting and resizing photographs; revising and modifying existing files.

* Obtains vendor production by recommending outside resources; approving vendor submissions.

* Maintains quality results by proofing and pre-flighting layouts, including required files, fonts, links, and call-outs; confirming design printability, including traps, overprints, and minimum half-tomes dots and line weights; maintaining consistent appearance and standards across projects; adhering to make-up and layout standards.

* Obtains layout approval by submitting completed layout; coordinating with proofreaders and typesetters; reviewing and implementing changes.

* Initiates production by preparing files for prepress; releasing files to printers and web designers.

* Meets cost standards by monitoring expenses.

* Develops designs by studying project objectives

* Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving files.

* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting software problems; calling for repairs.

* Updates job knowledge by studying new software; participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.