Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.
The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.
Our global team of over 6,000 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
The Role:
The Senior Studio Artist (Mechanical) is responsible for localising print mechanicals for the account. You will develop accurate and high quality artwork for production assignments to incorporate in final layout.
You will need to be able to work in a pressured environment whilst still delivering work to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the workflow of a group of mechanical artists Inspire and proactively strive to get the best out of each team member, offer coaching and new opportunities to expand skill-sets Oversee all design requirements from artwork to print production Oversee communications with account service and print production teams and resolve any problems with artwork that may arise Collate and despatch all materials required for printers and/or client Liaise with Project Management and Studio Manager on print preparation Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed Manage a high-volume workload, including foreign language versions, if required
Requirements:
A Minimum of 8 years of experience in a studio environment preferred Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Good knowledge of print, colour retouching, and digital artwork production. Excellent organizational skills, and outstanding project and time management skills. Ability to lead a group of mechanical artists in a fast paced production environment Proficiency in OS & iOS software. Ability to adapt to the company’s way of working after training. Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement. Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude. Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding creative and production environment. Attention to detail is essential. Good awareness of current and emerging technologies. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in written and oral English is preferred. A plus if proficient in other languages. Must be able to travel as required, sometimes several weeks at a time.
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Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success. This not only makes Hogarth a better company and place to work, but an environment where everyone can give their point of view, experience connection, enjoy opportunity and feel a sense of belonging.
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