JOB DETAILS
TITLE: Production Artist/Designer
LOCATION: Carrollton, TX
ABOUT JACK BLACK
Jack Black is a leading brand in the prestige men's skin care market. The company was founded in 2000 as a response to a void in the skin care marketplace. At the time few, if any, companies were offering premium quality, high-performance, easy-to-use grooming products for men. Every Jack Black product is carefully formulated using the very finest ingredients, combining the latest technologies with time-tested natural remedies. Jack Black products are available at select retailers including Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Ulta, as well as online at www.getjackblack.uk.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and join a small team of smart, hard-working and creative professionals, then Jack Black is the place for you.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Production Artist/Designer who has knowledge of mechanicals, photo retouching and typography. Excellent typography skills are a must, as we have to fit a lot of information in small places! The ideal candidate is detail oriented, well organized and thrives working in a fast-paced, on-demand environment with quick turnarounds and hard deadlines. A positive attitude is a must!
Job Responsibilities
• Must be able to follow and adhere to the established brand design standards and carry out design tasks assigned by the Marketing Director, Product Manager, and Senior Creative Designer.
• Create or edit label/screen artwork (which includes typesetting ingredient panels) for new and existing products and prepare press-ready files.
• Design/edit layouts of advertisements, brochures, PowerPoint presentation decks, and corporate print materials.
• Assist in distribution of images of products, and other digital assets to internal and external requests.
• Create packaging mockups and digital renderings (ex. Create a NEW SKU by piecing together components and labels from other SKUs) using Photoshop.
• Improve and maintain library of digital assets...such as updating product images, using Photoshop.
Requirements
• 3-5 years’ experience in a corporate design or agency environment (more than just freelance)
• Design experience in prestige retail packaging a must—cosmetic, skincare, or fashion industry is preferred.
• Candidates must be well versed in current versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and PowerPoint, in a Mac environment.
• BA/BS degree in graphic design required
• Must be skilled in prepress deliverables and file management…ORGANIZED!
• Detailed production skills for mock-ups and presentations.
• Ability to work quickly and proof before submitting work for review.
• Flexibility when design deliverables or priorities suddenly change.
• Ability to prioritize and understand high business critical tasks over low business critical tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple last minute projects in a busy environment while maintaining a calm, positive demeanor is essential.
To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to [email protected]. Must have samples for the following at the time of interview: retail packaging, marketing collateral, brochures, branding and logo exploration exercises and flawless photo correction/Photoshop skills.