Location:  Cerritos, California	Function:  Marketing Communications/Public Relations
Requisition #:  68035	Position Type:  Full-Time Employee

Company Overview

Imation is the only company in the world solely focused on the development, manufacture and supply of removable data storage products spanning the four pillars of magnetic, optical, flash and removable hard disk storage. In addition to the Imation brand, Imation's global brand portfolio includes the Memorex brand; one of the most widely recognized names in the consumer electronics industry, famous for the slogan, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Job Overview

We seek a creative "Graphic Artist" to work for Imation’s Consumer Division based in Cerritos, CA. In your role as a Graphic Artist you will develop and execute art from concept through production, that meets assignment and brand objectives. Objectives Design & Layout: Create design for projects including point of sale, sell sheets, brochures, logos, print advertising, packaging, signage, etc. Present and review work with internal client and Art Director. Production Art: Follow pre-press standards and brand specifications in the creation of print ready mechanical files. Prepare completed digital files for production. Concept Development: Understand objectives of each creative assignment and participate in Creative Brief process. Actively contribute in brainstorms and other idea-generating exercises. Develop original ideas via thumbnails, sketches or digital designs. Administration: Perform appropriate administrative tasks related to projects, including but not limited to time-tracking, archiving/data-management, hardware maintenance, appropriate job closing /release notice documentation. Upload/archive final artwork to FTP site. Contact vendors with uploading/downloading info and sample proofing. Team player with strong communication skills capable of multi-tasking and building collaborative relationships with coworkers.

Qualifications

Skills MAC environment. Software: Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and QuarkXpress, InDesign, MS Office; Fetch. HTML Software is a plus. Design: Strong concept development skills; Strong knowledge of art production process; skill in use of fonts, color, composition, proportion; skilled in some combination of comping, digital rendering, and hands-on experience in cutting and pasting mockups. Pre-Press: Understanding of print industry standards and practices. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with tight detail orientated deadlines. Hands-on experience in cutting and pasting mockups Bachelors Degree in Design, Advertising, or related field and/or Minimum 3-5 years design experience Require 3 samples of design at time of interview. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required Bachelors Degree - Required Experience 3-5 Years - Required