Hi! Were Smartsourcing and were looking for a Finished Artist who can work with us fulltime and onsite! Where Crown 7 Business Centre Pope John Paul II Ave Cebu City Cebu
Be a part of the Smartsourcing crew!
Smartsourcing was born with the purpose of changing peoples lives. Our goal is not only to make sure businesses grow and succeed but also that you love where you work and thrive. We recruit train and support you and provide you with great benefits. We take pride in the fact we are an awardwinning organization that is certified as one of the best places to work in Cebu City courtesy of HR Asia.
Heres why we think youd love working at Smartsourcing…
At Smartsourcing were all about fostering a positive work environment for you. Were always looking for folks who are not afraid to be their absolute authentic selves because we value diversity and inclusion.
Were proud to be a certified awardwinning great place to work. We believe that we can expect the best out of you only when youre happy with where you work and what you do. This is why It is so important for us that you have a healthy worklife balance. Some of our company perks include:
Aboveindustry salary package Day Shift Fixed weekends off HMO coverage for you and your dependent/s after one (1) month Free lunch every day Free coffee every day (latte americano or cappuccino) made by our inhouse barista Onsite nursery for you busy working moms and dads Subsidized gym membership at Anytime Fitness Paid leaves And so much more! As a Finished Artist
Reporting to the Creative Director the Finished Artist is responsible for preparing and delivering printready artwork of our products and collateral (including but not limited to books puzzles stationery packaging etc.) The Finished Artist will need to be selfmotivated with impeccable attention to detail proactive in coordinating their work and willing to support the wider studio team to achieve business results. With a strong focus on learning and a love for continuous improvement and execution the Finished Artist strives to develop and grow within a highperforming design team.
Some of the things wed expect you to do are to… FINISHED ART AND FILE PREPARATION Work closely with the project editors and design team to deliver finished artwork for print across all categories of the product range Prepress checks at CIRC stage of project Responsible for taking in final CIRC corrections and preparing final files for print Adhere to the Finished Art checklist to ensure final files are prepared meticulously without errors Liaise with production on any issues regarding print files Take in ozalid corrections and ensure all the latest files are updated in the final files any large design changes will go back to the designer on the project to take it Prepare product visuals of completed projects in multiple formats to be used across a range of channels including the website social platforms and marketing material for the sales team Take in reprint corrections as directed by the editorial team all cover visuals to be updated in files and flagged to the marketing team for a website update Take in file resizing and correction markups of internals if there is capacity between finished art duties Collect files from archives where needed Etching and retouching of photography where needed Work closely and collaboratively alongside the designers to educate them on art working knowledge and best practice to ensure all working files are consistent across the team and to make the art working process quicker and more efficient Troubleshoot problems as they arise and find solutions as they are needed to ensure projects are delivered on time and accurately Ensure any issues are communicated promptly 2. TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION Work in a collaborative way within the Studio to build and support morale levels through open communication and activities that foster a sense of team unity Proactively work towards achieving individual goals and team goals whilst ensuring that they are aligned with Hinkler goals Follow and embrace processes and procedures set by senior team members consistently showing continuous improvement Work with key stakeholders to develop and maintain relationships and communicate information to ensure the delivery of best publishing outcomes Interact with staff in a helpful courteous and respectful manner Actively take part in both giving and receiving constructive feedback to ensure understanding and open team relationships Promote a shared responsibility of role and tasks across the publishing teams and our team more broadly We would need you to be or have the following… Experience (at least 3 years) in an art working role preferably within the publishing industry. Extensive experience in InDesign Photoshop Illustrator and Acrobat in a Mac environment. Excellent working knowledge of print production. Detailorientated and organised with a proactive and can do attitude. Knowledge of photography and image editing with basic retouching skills. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a highvolume fastpaced environment. Comfortable in troubleshooting problematic files. Fast accurate and experienced working on small or larger projects that sometimes have short lead times and require a quick turnaround. Responsive to urgent requests and manages time effectively. Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Passion for arts games crafts books or childrens products. A tertiary qualification in graphic art and/or finished art. It would be awesome if you are or have the following... Knowledge of the Canadian French language
