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**Finalizer / Art Worker Job Description **
**Job Summary: **
The Finalizer / Art Worker is responsible for the design and layout, photo editing and manipulation, and final production of work created within the agency, including (but not limited to) print, OOH, collateral pieces, websites, banners, online content, television storyboards and radio scripts, client and new business presentation decks, and internally produced documents and books.
**Role and Responsibilities: **
Graphic design and layout to create visual solutions that work with overarching brand or campaign concepts
Photo editing, manipulation, and compositing
Final mechanical builds of creative concepts to match vendor and production specifications
Work closely with fellow staff to implement direction and changes
QC and troubleshoot as needed
Works within departmental and agency best practices for file construction and storage
Manual skills, such as mounting and trimming of presentation boards, book binding, wall wraps, and other tactile functions
Maintenance of department machines, resources, and workspace
**Our Requirements **
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or Advertising preferred
2-5 years previous production and print design experience preferred
Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite required
Sensitive to creative process, and able to work within creative mandates
A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Exceptional attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
Ability to follow through in delivering time-sensitive documents and advertising materials
Preferred Profile
Highly creative and have a sharp eye for details
Meticulous, patient, versatile and reliable
Time management skills
Flexible team-player and supportive to them at all times
Hard worker, devoted and works under pressure
Ability to handle multiple jobs in an organized manner
Ability to get instructions from multiple persons
Be precise in following orders and amendments
Technical Skills
Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe Indesign CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
QuarkXpress / Indesign plus
Any popular 3D program (preferable if works with mac OS)
Printing types & requirement for each type.
Layout, montage, and die-cuts drawing.
Doing mockups and production samples.
Products and activities, including:
Websites
Packaging
Books and magazines
Corporate identity
Advertising
Exhibitions and displays
Comfortable to work in MAC OS environment.
Have experience of taking full ownership of off-line projects from start to finish.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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