\r\n\r\nJob ID: R2000619879 \r\n \r\n\r\nJob Description:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWorking with internal designers, retouchers, editorial, regulatory, product and brand teams you will be responsible for building Prepress ready Production Art files following brand guidelines.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Production Artist will report to the Sr. Manager, Production and will support both our retail and control brands’ initiatives.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You'll Do:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tPrepare artwork for approvals, ensuring the proper use of print specifications, dielines, Project Listing Information, design, final copy, and brand standards.\r\n\tEnsure Artwork meets specifications from the print vendor, working to ensure artwork is compatible with the specific printing process in use for each project.\r\n\tAddress all comments and concerns from suppliers and other internal departments to complete final artwork.\r\n\tCollaborate with Designers, Re-touchers, Editorial and Proofreaders, and Product teams, as required to achieve project objectives.\r\n\tReview and follow-up to resolve missing information from print specifications, dielines, Project Listing Information, design, final copy, where information is missing, questionable, or if clarification is required.\r\n\tWork within the Loblaw workflow, ensuring necessary tasks are completed at the correct interval and completed properly, to maintain the integrity of the workflow.\r\n\tInteract with various Loblaw databases and systems for retrieving and updating Artwork information, including digital file system.\r\n\tKeep up to date with current developments in software and hardware technologies as applicable to role.\r\n\tAssist in the training and orientation of new Production Artists as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You'll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\t5+ years experience producing Artwork, preferably for retail consumer package goods.\r\n\tAbility to create production ready Final Artwork files for various printing processes.\r\n\tStrong attention to detail and possesses an eye for visual balance and design esthetics.\r\n\tAbility to independently layout secondary panel information, Preparation Instructions, Recipes, Ingredients, Nutrition Panels, Etc., to Brand Standards provided.\r\n\tMust be a team player and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities.\r\n\tStrong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and balance conflicting tasks.\r\n\tExtensive knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOur commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIf you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.\r\n \r\n\r\nWe have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nPlease Note:\r\nCandidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.\r\n
