Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40 - 46 per hour
A leading financial services organization based in downtown St. Paul is seeking a senior-level Production Artist & Print Coordinator for a dual-function, 50/50 role.
In this role, you will split your expertise evenly between hands-on digital and print production and coordinating print/mail production with external vendors. You will be responsible for creating brand-compliant marketing assets, executing rigorous document accessibility remediation (PDF/PowerPoint), and managing the end-to-end print estimate, proofing, and delivery process.
Responsibilities:
Creative Production & Asset Management (50%)
- Execute digital layout, typography, photo retouching, infographic development, and asset preparation across desktop publishing platforms.
- Document Accessibility: Perform end-to-end PDF and PowerPoint digital accessibility tagging and remediation (reading order, headings, alt text, data table structures) to ensure full compliance for assistive technologies.
- Maintain enterprise brand standards and quality control across all produced collateral.
- Organize, catalog, and archive digital assets within enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and project tracking platforms (Adobe Workfront).
- Collaborate directly with art directors, copywriters, and project managers to implement stakeholder revisions quickly and accurately.
Print & Mail Coordination (50%)
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between internal business teams and external commercial print and mail vendors.
- Oversee projects from concept to distribution: review project specs, evaluate offset vs. digital options, request and compare vendor bids, and issue production schedules.
- Review pre-press proofs and press checks for color accuracy, trim, bleeds, binding, and postal compliance.
- Partner with internal budget and procurement coordinators to manage purchase orders, track estimates, and reconcile final invoices.
- Support enterprise web-to-print portals for ordering standard stationery, marketing collateral, and branded promotional items.
Qualifications:
Required Experience & Technical Skills
- Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in graphic production, pre-press, and commercial print management.
- Document Remediation: Hands-on experience with digital accessibility remediation for PDF and PowerPoint documents. Experience using CommonLook PDF, MadeToTag, or comparable industry accessibility tools is strongly preferred.
- Design & Publishing Software: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Express) on Mac OS.
- Pre-Press & Commercial Print: Comprehensive understanding of commercial pre-press, offset printing, digital printing, paper stocks, finishing, and postal/mailing regulations.
- Workflow & Productivity Tools: Working knowledge of Adobe Workfront (or enterprise workflow management tools) and Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship required.
- Portfolio: A digital portfolio demonstrating production accuracy, layout, typography, and pre-press prep is required at time of application.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to large-format environmental graphics, signage, and dimensional/packaging production.
- Prior experience working within corporate creative departments or regulated enterprise environments (e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare).
Work Environment & Schedule
- Work Location: Downtown St. Paul, MN office.
- Hybrid Model: On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday (candidates who prefer 5 days on-site are welcome).
- Local Twin Cities candidates only.
JOBID: 112026-167902
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
