Final Art Designer

Purpose of the Job

HH Global is seeking a Final Art Designer to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. This role involves producing on-time, error-free finished artwork, requiring expertise in current design software, strong communication skills, and deep technical knowledge of mechanical production, with extreme attention to detail. The designer will collaborate with the team on page layout, typography, image manipulation, proofreading, and preflight file preparation. Additionally, they will support the creative team in implementing best practices, improving processes, and working closely with studio staff to meet client needs and expectations.

This role will be based in our Bogotá office 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, revise and prepare final mechanicals for release to pre-press, print and online vendors/teams
• Construct clean digital files for online use, assisting in the archival and cataloguing of digital assets.
• Work closely with design and editorial staff to ensure creative specifications are met. An eye for design and copy standards is required to execute subsequent versions with little supervision from designers
• Work closely with Print Production and Program Managers to ensure project goals, details, and deadlines are met, reviewing and approving printer proofs for accuracy.
• Create and prepare large format prints needed for image review and match prints for vendors
• Adhere to brand graphic standards and server structure in all files, utilizing processes and policies as outlined in the studio manual, or as specified by the Supervisor. Work with Supervisor to evaluate and revise the studio manual and assist in monitoring and enforcing studio standards
• Prepare comps and mock-ups, often at full-size, for use in presentations
• Prioritize projects and deadlines, as needed

Knowledge, Skills +Experience

• 3 to 5 years production experience in an agency environment
• College degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field is preferred
• Strong prepress print production experience preferred
• Actively participate in creative/production handoff meetings
• Superior decision making, troubleshooting, negotiating, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and function in ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand complex die lines
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CC and Figma.
• Expert knowledge of fonts, both PostScript and OpenType; as well as Extensis Suitcase Fusion, or equivalent, e.g. FontReserve or Font Agent Pro
• Proficiency in Photoshop to complete light retouching, masking, color conversions, and background extensions
• Knowledge of color and b/w printing methodologies and processes, specifically large format, offset, silkscreen, and high-volume laser (using Fiery or Splash RIP)
• Understanding of, and ability to build and assign ICC profiles to digital files
• Expert ability to build and deliver pixel accurate resource files for online development and coding of websites
• Self-motivated team player; must be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Great organizational skills, both physically and electronically, with capability to prioritize and manage own time
• Work closely with other business partners to ensure timely transfer of project materials to the production studio
• Must be able to interpret and communicate creative direction and revisions to production partners

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