Senior Production Artist

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $32 - 37 per hour

We are seeking a talented Senior Production Artist on behalf of our client in the Financial Services industry. Candidates must be commutable to St. Paul, MN (55101). This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option for remote work on Monday and Friday. The Senior Production Artist is responsible for the production and archiving of digital creative assets, ensuring brand compliance and technical accuracy across all marketing materials. This role serves as a vital liaison between designers, project managers, and external vendors to facilitate the timely completion of complex projects.
 
Responsibilities:

• Asset Production: Produce high-quality digital assets involving complex typography, illustrations, and photography across various formats using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interpret client revisions and instructions to make precise corrections under strict deadlines; collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and budgets.
• Project Oversight: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of print and mail projects, providing expert consultation on materials, scheduling, costs, and shipping processes (offset, digital, and dimensional).
• Quality Assurance: Review proofs for technical accuracy, quality, and adherence to established brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Digital Asset Management: Organize and prepare assets for upload to internal Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms, ensuring proper naming conventions and metadata strategy.
• Accessibility Compliance: Perform specialized PDF and PowerPoint remediation to ensure all documents meet digital accessibility standards for assistive technologies. 

Qualifications:

• To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate significant experience within highly regulated industries, such as financial services, banking, or insurance.
• Experience: A minimum of 5-10+ years of professional experience in a production art or graphic design environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, and Acrobat) and Microsoft 365 (specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Accessibility Expertise: Proven experience with PDF and PowerPoint remediation. Working knowledge of CommonLook PDF or equivalent accessibility software is strictly required.
• Print & Mail Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of pre-press, printing processes, and mailing/shipping specifications.
• Workflow Tools: Proficiency in Adobe Workfront for project management, task tracking, and reporting.
• Industry Context: Previous experience navigating the brand and legal requirements of the financial services or banking sector.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Preferred Skills: Experience in infographics creation and professional photo retouching.
• Portfolio Requirement: A professional portfolio demonstrating technical production proficiency and design accuracy is required for all applicants.
  
  

JOBID: 052026-132588
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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.