Junior Production Designer

Artful Home

Part gallery, part art fair, part online marketplace - Artful Home is all of these things and more. For over 30 years, we have been successfully connecting artists and art lovers, offering an extensive juried collection of fine art, craft, and design for the home and wardrobe. We are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for customers, artists and staff. We believe that every work of art has a story. We also believe that each member of our team has a story - and that these narratives enrich our entire organization.

Artful Home's Values define who we are as an organization, how we operate, and what we stand for. They act as a compass in every interaction and decision, forming the foundation of our culture.

As we continue to build our organization, apply today to join our team and be a part of our wonderful story!

JUNIOR PRODUCTION DESIGNER

(May be fully remote or Hybrid in Madison, WI)

Artful Home is looking for a team player, who appreciates what we do, to join our Design-Creative team. The successful candidate will produce digital and print design assets that achieve marketing and merchandising objectives, inspire customers, and clearly express the Artful Home brand and its offerings.

Responsibilities Include:

Print Production Design:

• Prep catalog files to be ready for design by setting up folders and docs for new season. This includes building the pagination doc, basic spread set up with page numbers and updating footer details with spread names, placing images in workspace per turnover from merchandising.
• Manage and maintain up to date files by updating pagination, renaming files and folders as necessary, any applicable edits or tweaks to spreads during proofing process and checking for errors while working in spreads.
• Input and format all product copy blocks provided by the copy team on spreads to current brand specifications.
• Execute all pre-press work with third party retouching and file management vendor (ICS).
• Make notes and mark up imagery with editing notes for ICS.
• Collaborate with Digital Asset Coordinator tracking imagery retouching status for imagery featured in catalog.
• Collect internal and external images assets needed for final design.
• Assist with final review of catalog for errors and accuracy.
• Provide process feedback and improvements to catalog production process.
• Prepare print ready pdf and prepare for press with ICS.
• Assist with final Proofics (third party digital proof) review.
• Follow and hit deadlines attached to catalog production calendar.
• Research and analyze competitor designs and best practices.
• Maintain, evolve, and guard the Artful Home visual brand by sharing inspiration and ideas.
• Support digital design team as needed.

Web Production Design:

• Crop imagery for digital ads for paid and organic social.
• Prep and slice email files to pass to development.
• Grow to design and execute branded email campaigns.
• Support digital design and marketing teams on any image or design asset support needs.
• Build templates to support Paid and Organic social channels.
• Color correct and enhance photo assets as needed.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

All applicants must submit an online portfolio or PDF of work samples.

Requires education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate degree in graphic design, commercial graphics, marketing, or similar field.

One to three years of directly related experience (preferably in retail or eCommerce consumer goods).

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office is required.

Ability to view and judge images for quality and color is required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, setting priorities and managing time effectively.

Ability to work fully remote or hybrid if living in the Madison, WI area.

If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your talents in a great organization, please attach your resume. No phone calls please.

Artful Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.