Art Director jobs in Peoria, IL

Position Objective: This position electronically designs and prepares art and copy layouts for material to be screen printed or digitally imaged based on job requirements, customer specifications, and other related job information.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive illustrations, sketches, layouts, copy, blueprint and final production art for print reproduction according to instructions provided.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and arrange layout based upon available space, aesthetic design, and production requirements as needed.
• Create separations and pre-press preparations to client provided artwork as well as internally create artwork for use in production processes.
• Accurately assess and verify all elements of production design and copy, including measurement and appearance inspection per Checklist – Form 8.3-001.
• Update artwork files according to requirements as detailed within product running changes.
• Perform One on One performance reviews as required with Process Development Team Lead.

Marginal Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with emphases in computer design; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator CS or higher and Adobe Acrobat.
• Regular daily attendance and timely clocking in and out, including scheduled breaks.
• Willingness to take direction from area supervision, and to follow that direction.
• Possess basic mathematics skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Regularly lift/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some independent travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person