Production Artist

Versa-Tags has been serving promotional, automotive, and ad specialty distributors since 1970. Starting with the creation of the original, self-protecting Versa-Tag Key Tag, we have built a national reputation for producing quality printed products right here in the USA!

Versa-Tags is currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Artist to join our team! The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and brings strong technical skills, creativity, and precision to every project.

What is a Versa-Tags Production Artist?

As a Production Artist, you'll use your creativity and tech-savvy skills to make our customers' dreams a reality. Our Production Art team has an eye for detail and design, and has a vast knowledge of the various print capabilities we use to help create eye-catching and accurate artwork that is ready to take to print. You'll work closely with other departments to find the best material and print option that will both meet spec and exceed our customers' expectations. You'll need a working knowledge of graphic arts/design and technical skills, and with these skills you'll be able to work within our technology to develop effective and efficiently-created artwork.

What does your day look like?

• Produce excellent and accurate artwork to varying print capabilities and specifications.
• Perform quality check that aligns with the customer's need, proofed for spelling and accuracy
• Develop a vast working knowledge of Versa-Tags' differing materials, print styles, and capabilities.
• Reformat supplied artwork and photos to create print-ready designs, dies, and rip files.
• Work closely with all departments to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Produce content within the deadlines specified.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to develop customer art within print specs.
• Other duties as needed

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with PC Platforms and the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator
• Ability to work efficiently in high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of printing processes, file preparation for print, or manufacturing workflows is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and project needs

Preferred:

• Experience in a print production, manufacturing, or agency environment
• Familiarity with large-format printing, packaging, or digital asset management systems

What sets Versa-Tags apart?

Your compensation is more than just your paycheck - it's about what you take home. Versa-Tags shows that our team members are valued by offered a vast array of top-tier benefits and perks. We value the work/life balance to allow you to work hard in a rewarding career while encouraging time spent resting, improving your health and wellness, and spending time with those you cherish. Versa-Tags is the company where you can balance great work with great life. We value our Way of Life, a work culture based on Faith, Family, and Profit. We believe that when Versa-Tags does well, everyone should do well.

The Big Benefits - for all Full Time Employees

• Competitive starting pay with even more competitive merit raises
• Comprehensive, top-tier medical insurance , with low deductibles, no co-insurance, and no copay options. Employee-only plans start as low as $20/month, with low-cost coverage options for spouse and dependents (Versa-Tags helps cover your family, too!)
• Affordable dental and vision plans
• $100,000 Term Life Insurance , paid by Versa-Tags
• Short-Term Disability Insurance , paid by Versa-Tags
• Generous PTO - starting with 12 days in your first year, 18 days after your first year, and 24 days at 10 years
• 401k Plan with up to 4% Employer Match, 100% vested from your first contribution

The Perfect Perks - for all employees

• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their household immediately
• Discounted gym membership for Versa-Tags employees through Anytime Fitness
• On-Site Annual Health Screenings and options to schedule and attend virtual care visits with local doctors on site
• Morale events , catered meals, potlucks, contests, and gifts
• 1st & 2nd Shifts available, depending on the position
• Consistent scheduling, with NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY WORK

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to see print quality. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit as a computer desk; use hands, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

All job offers are contingent upon a Criminal Background Check and a Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer