Production Artist • Freelance

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Production Artist • Freelance

Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the premier manufacturers of educational materials for elementary programs and early childhood organizations around the country. A multi-channel organization with a strong sales division, thriving web business, catalogs and over 55 store locations nationwide, Lakeshore has experienced continuous growth since its inception in 1954. We attribute our sustained growth—even during a global recession—to the daily contributions of the remarkable individuals who make up our team.

Our fast-paced Art Department located at the company’s Carson headquarters is seeking freelance production artists to work onsite as we create innovative designs and illustrations for our products and product packaging. As a production artist, you will be responsible for all pre-press production that comes through the department. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro is essential, as well as experience preparing press-ready PDFx files for overseas printing. Ideal candidates must be ready to troubleshoot print issues such as overprinting, rich black, and spot color errors in art files. In addition to possessing excellent communication skills, candidates must be expert at producing files for art release.

We’re looking for motivated self-starters who possess a high degree of personal accountability, a clear sense of ownership, and the ability to adapt to change quickly in a deadline-driven environment. Collaboration is a hallmark of product development at Lakeshore, so strong communication skills and the ability to convey design ideas are key to success. If this sounds like you, contact us right away!