Creative Production Artist Jobs

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let’s Imagine a better way together.
Midnight Oil (moagency.com), strategically located in "the heart of Hollywood" in Burbank, CA, is an extraordinary creative, and specialty print production partner to the majority of theatrical and streaming studios, with relationships often measured in terms of decades, not years. We uniquely and conveniently combine our Studio and Print Production capabilities all under one roof in our 120,000 square feet facility, with an Amtrak stop and the Burbank Airport directly across the street. However, our “secret sauce” is simply our people … we have the best, most passionate, most capable team of 125 motivated employees who always delivers exceptional solutions to our clients as we aren't satisfied being anything short of the best. Generally speaking, we shape creative ideas by making them better and bringing them to life in virtually any media format, on-time, and to the highest standards of quality. And, we do things the right way as our culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion makes MO a great place to work.
Position Summary: The Creative Production Artist will provide project support to internal pre-media team and prepare files for internal and external manufacturing at the expected level of quality.
Work Location: On-site at our Burbank, CA facility.
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hourly
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Resizing and adapting high resolution art
• Managing and maintaining client and company assets
• Creating presentations
• Troubleshooting file issues
• Applying understanding of structure as it relates to special packaging, theatrical standees, In theatre elements and retail POP
• Communicating with account, production and creative teams
• Managing multiple deadlines and still provide excellent work
• Producing an array of entertainment theatrical properties through Key Art, Outdoor, In Theatre
• Continual training to increase skill level
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Reviewing design files and proactively solve production/creative issues
• Laying out design & production of any print materials including, OOH, packaging, one-sheets, ads, presentations, brochures, catalogs etc.
• Collaborating and supporting designers, art directors and creative directors
• Preflight, collect, upload and download tasks
• Creating templates, adapting creative and building production mechanical files utilizing relevant software

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt, plan and organize in a constantly changing environment
• Excellent understanding of entertainment production workflow
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to continued learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to do light retouching and color correction
• Goal oriented and a self-starter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven aptitude for quick creative adaptation thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines
• Ability to analyze and discuss creative solutions in a clear, rational, and creative manner
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise
• A positive, can-do attitude with high level dedication and collaborative spirit
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding, highly creative environment
• Ultimate client satisfaction mentality and approach
• Exceptional coordination and multi-tasking skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push and pull: N/A
• Travel: N/A
• Chemicals: N/A
• Occasional walking
• Frequent Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.