Production Artist

Do you have an eye for detail and thrive on knowing your work does good in society? We're hiring for a Product Artist who will be playing a key role in making sure our educational and support materials that assist emergency dispatchers to help callers in crisis are flawless and organized. 

This is a full time opportunity eligible for our full host of benefits that include health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance options, PTO, 401K and company matching, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Summary

This position designs art and layouts for company products and materials in multiple languages. Works in company software to create images and art for various products. Responsible to maintain and organize production files saved on servers, SharePoint and Smartsheet’s. This position is a hybrid role in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Layout product in various languages using, Adobe InDesign, Adobe illustrator and adobe photoshop.
• Receive idml files from translators of various languages produced by translation software, make corrections and adjustments to layout and ensure clean readability.
• Makes edits and changes to files; coordinates file layouts in line with release dates. Communicate effectively with translators, proofers and other departments regarding document changes, project details, and other relevant matters.
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy; arranges layout based upon available space, esthetic design concepts, and existing style sheets
• Communicates production-related information and timelines between all resources committed to each product release
• Compares the printer blueline to the final version of the working document for errors or inconsistencies
• Aids in implementing and maintaining Priority Dispatch Corporation and International Academies of Emergency Dispatch standards across all products and supporting materials
• Helps keep sufficient product inventory by printing smaller amounts of products on an in-house printer
• Ensures artwork and approval forms are stored and archived properly
• Review, update and maintain PowerPoint files, using knowledge of Master pages, image replacement, and animations.
• Image creation for various software products
• Print files such as exams and booklets In-house to maintain sufficient product inventory.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of production/page layout experience
• 2 –3 years experience in Adobe Creative Cloud  and Indesign
• Must have Meticulous attention to detail; commitment to producing quality product; deadline conscious
• Ability to work autonomously
• Eagerness for acquiring new knowledge
• Ability to take the initiative and expand knowledge
• Experience proofreading is preferred but not required
• Experience in organizing and coordinating information and deadlines

Physical Requirements  

• This is a typical office job which requires the ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk with occasionally moving, standing, and walking.  
• Occasionally requires lifting of 10  -15 lbs
• Frequent computer use
• Concentrating for long periods of time

Our Company:

As one of Utah's Top Places to work, Priority Dispatch Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a small, fast-growing provider of consulting, training, and software products for the public safety market. Priority Dispatch is based in the U.S. in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and matching 401(k) programs, etc.

Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) provides comprehensive, integrated solutions for Police, Fire, and Medical emergency dispatching. We incorporate the Priority Dispatch System® approved by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch in all our products. PDC offers multi-agency emergency dispatching ProQA® software, as well as a card-set version, AQUA® quality improvement software, training, consulting, and Academy accreditation support. www.prioritydispatch.net  

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