Home-Based Pre-Production Artist

<p><span class="emphasis-3">It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!</span></p><p></p><p><i>We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.</i></p><div><div><p><b>Number of Openings: </b>1</p><p></p><p><span><span>The <b>DCX Client Services - Home-Based Pre-Production Artist </b>will </span><span>provide</span><span> support to our partner through day-to-day graphic support. You will </span><span>be responsible for</span><span> designing mockups, vectorizing logos, and producing presentation decks from their </span><span>initial</span><span> concept through to their final delivery. The production artist must be very collaborative and have excellent problem-solving abilities, all while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> consistency and the original brand look throughout the process.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><u><span>REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES</span></u><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong portfolio </span><span>demonstrating</span><span> a range of design skills and creativity across different media</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Able to give and receive constructive criticism  </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>In-depth experience </span><span>and an established </span><span>track record</span><span> in artwork design and finalization, with great attention to detail</span></span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">    </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><u><span>WHAT YOU</span><span> WILL</span><span> DO</span></u><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Vectorizing logos, saving them to the proper file format, and crafting mock-ups for the sales team's use</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Setting type and sizing imprints on promotional products</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Pulling product templates from supplier websites to create proof.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Sending proof to customers for review and approval.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ensuring approved orders are smoothly transitioned into the production phase and monitoring order status to prevent delays.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Communicating with internal teams and </span><span>clients</span><span> for revisions or suggestions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Assessing project specifics and creating a final product that adheres to those requirements</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Ad hoc tasks aligned with those mentioned above.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><u><span>WHAT WE LOOK FOR</span></u><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Education:</span><span> </span></b><span><span>Bachelor's degree in </span><span>Graphic Design</span><span>, Fine Arts,</span><span> Visual Communication,</span><span> or </span><span>rel</span><span>ated field</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Experience:</span></b><span><span> </span><span>1-3 years of proven experience </span><span>as a Graphic Designer,</span><span> </span><span>Production Art</span><span>ist</span><span>, </span><span>or other </span><span>relevant experience</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Language Proficiency:</span></b><span><span> Strong verbal, written, and English communication skills</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Working schedule: </span></b><span><span>Ability to work overnight/graveyard shifts in Philippine time or within US operating hours</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Technical Skills: </span></b><span><span>Proficient in both Microsoft and Google applications</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Industry Specific <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Software/Knowledge:  </span></span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficient with Adobe programs, specifically Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and InDesign.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Technically savvy and have a solid understanding of file formats, image optimization techniques, and color management.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Demonstrates ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities through organization and priority setting while meeting stringent deadlines. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>A strong portfolio that </span><span>demonstrates</span><span> your creative and technical skills in graphic design, as well as your ability to deliver visually impactful designs</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><u><span>WHAT WE OFFER</span></u><span> </span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Salary Range: </span></b><span><span>Php </span><span>40,000</span><span> - </span><span>Php 4</span><span>5,000</span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Industry: </span></b><span><span>Promotional Products</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Job Type: </span></b><span><span>Full-time</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Work Shift:</span></b><span><span> 8:00 AM - 5:00 </span><span>PM</span><span> CST (USA)</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Workdays</span></b><span><span>: Monday through Friday (USA)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US</b></u></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Industry-leading salary packages </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Permanent work-from-home setup </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Company equipment </span><span>provided</span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Internet stipends upon regularization </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>HMO</span><span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Coverage   </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>PTO</span><span> credits and service incentive leaves </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Major spring and winter company live events </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Monthly employee appreciation virtual events </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Company-provided career skills training courses </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>A company culture focused on your personal and professional growth</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><u><span>WHO WE ARE</span></u><span> </span></b></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>DCX stands out as a leading BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) company that takes pride in </span><span>assisting</span><span> growth-focused small and medium-sized businesses across the United States to discover the perfect global talent to enhance their teams. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>At DCX, our core beliefs center around fostering growth and making hiring easy. We are dedicated to helping business owners, executives, and industry leaders, primarily within the promotional products industry, in their search for superstar team members. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>If you are on the lookout for a company that values growth and places a strong emphasis on its people-centered culture, then DCX is the place for you. As we say around here, LET'S GROW!</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p></p><p><i>If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! </i></p>

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