Pacific Cycle, Madison, WI

Production Artist

As the parent company of such legendary brands as Schwinn®, Mongoose® and InSTEP®, Pacific Cycle is a one-stop shop for delivering the biggest names in outdoor recreation. But it's not just the names customers’ trust. Our superior logistics, cutting-edge supply chain management and outstanding customer service help us deliver these premium brands to stores faster and more reliably than anyone else. As the largest bicycle company in North America - not to mention one of the most prolific suppliers of jogging strollers, bicycle trailers, backyard toys - we've created economies of scale that deliver them all at an outstanding value.

Position Summary
The Production Artist will work closely with the creative team. This position will create, produce and send out production artwork. Additionally, this role will work closely with print production vendors, maintain artwork file archives and oversee outside printing projects. The ideal candidate will have a good technological understanding of design software; in addition to, an eye for design and attention to detail.

What Makes this a Great Opportunity
• An industry leader with unsurpassed innovation and state of the art technology
• A fun, friendly atmosphere, welcoming and casual work environment
• Employees share ideas - they feel they are heard!
• Employees are passionate about being recreationally active – “work hard play hard”
• Located close to bike trails AND allowed to bring dogs to work!

Essential Responsibilities
• Development and production of packaging, product collateral, catalogs, merchandising and in-store signage which delivers against each brand strategy and helps inform, educate and excite the consumer
• Prepare, organize, track and send out production artwork to suppliers
• Develop print collateral such as sell sheets, catalogs and POP materials
• Solicit competitive bids for printing and execute printing projects with outside suppliers
• Maintain artwork file archives
• Coordinate graphic dept. software needs w/ IT dept.
• Execute other graphic projects as assigned such as packaging, forms, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date design software skills
• Meet project deadlines
• Organize and maintain design files
• Produce support material for sales presentations, sales meetings, tradeshows, etc.
• Coordinate photography and perform associated photo cleaning and touch-up
• Prepare artwork to send out to print
• Develop marketing print collateral such as ads, logos, catalogs and POP materials
• Follow internal controls and company policies as set by Pacific Cycle and job function.
• Contributes to the success of Pacific Cycle Inc by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Graphic Art or other Art education background required, to include a Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree.
• Experience with all phases of production, layout and design
• Knowledge of printing industry, including output and pre-press preparation
• Familiarity with MacIntosh computer systems
• Experience with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other related programs required
• Knowledge of MS Office applications required

Experience Requirements
• Must be highly organized and have attention to detail
• Must be able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to be assertive with ideas and enthusiastic

How to Apply

Apply Through Our Web Site

Submission Details

Please include resume and portfolio links.