Finalizer / Art Worker

About the role

VML, a global creative company part of WPP, is looking for a Finalizer / Art Worker. The role covers the design and layout, photo editing and manipulation, and final production of agency work, including print, OOH, collateral, websites, banners, online content, TV storyboards, radio scripts, presentation decks and internal documents.

Key responsibilities

• Graphic design and layout to create visual solutions aligned with brand or campaign concepts
• Photo editing, manipulation and compositing
• Final mechanical builds of creative concepts matching vendor and production specifications
• QC and troubleshooting as needed
• Follow departmental and agency best practices for file construction and storage
• Manual tasks such as mounting and trimming presentation boards, book binding and wall wraps
• Maintain department machines, resources and workspace

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design or Advertising preferred
• 2-5 years of production and print design experience preferred
• Proven track record of critical thinking and composure under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail
• Ability to follow through on time-sensitive documents and materials
• Preferred: highly creative, meticulous, patient, versatile, reliable, flexible team player, able to handle multiple jobs and take full ownership of offline projects from start to finish

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Photoshop CC)
• QuarkXPress / InDesign Plus
• Popular 3D programs (preferably on Mac OS)
• Knowledge of printing types, layouts, montages, die-cuts, mockups and production samples
• Hybrid working: teams in the office on average four days a week