Production Artist

Recipe for Success

 

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries.  Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950.  Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more.  Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

 

Benefits and Culture

 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.  Reser’s offers choices whenever possible because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees.  Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

 

We strive to be Employer of Choice.  As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.  

 

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

 

Job Summary:

Works closely with creative services team to support production needs for projects, ensuring readiness for publication.  

 

Essential Position Functions: 

• Develop production-ready artwork, images, and graphics in various formats; and resolve artwork issues with the creative team and the printer.

• Replicate template-based designs with a high level of accuracy and within brand guidelines. 

• Review graphics, layouts, and fonts before project is complete; and recommend/apply quality improvements, ex: retouching or manipulating images.

• Finalize designs and prepare final press-ready files for print or digital publication based on provided specifications, ensuring they adhere to all format, spec and/or process requirements. 

• Produces a wide range of print and digital promotional projects.

• Production of packaging artwork and line extensions.

• Responsible for quick turn templated projects and high-volume, detailed work.

• Maintains Company artwork archive.

• Communicates with printers regarding specifications.

• Other job duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in graphics arts or a related field, or a combination of experience and professional certifications is required. 

• 5+ years in artwork production. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Photography expertise preferred.

• Strong skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom. 

• Expertise in pre-flighting, collecting, and archiving files.

• Solid knowledge and experience in taking a project from ...