Production Artist: Picks & Capos

Dunlop Manufacturing Inc, the world’s leading guitar accessories manufacturer, has an entry-level opening for a Guitar Pick & Capos Production Artist with solid technical and typographical skills and an excellent design aesthetic to join our team in Benicia, CA. If you have an understanding of, and passion for current illustration, design and type trends, as well as some knowledge of prepress print techniques/technology (especially for screenprinting), we'd love to meet you- with those skills and a love of rock-n-roll, you'll fit right in.

Duties & Responsibilities: This list is representative of the duties and responsibilities of this position, but is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Create art for guitar picks and capos using client-supplied artwork, as well as communicating with clients and interpreting their direction to create new artwork.
• Prepare files for print - this involves analyzing all details, including size specs, color selection, type consistency (kerning, leading, punctuation, etc.), film printing, etc.Expertise in editing vector files.
• Prepare color separations for screen/pad printing.
• Archive and update graphic files.
• Suggest improvements and modifications to formats and processes to increase the quality of production and ensure that standards are met
• Assist with the proper functioning of printer and film hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as preparing files for print.

• Great visual, conceptual and technical skills.

• Understanding of, and passion for design, layout and typography.

• Knowledge of prepress print techniques/technology.

• Mac-proficient with excellent Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign skills.

• Great communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and organization.

• Must be comfortable working independently as well as part of the larger team.

• Music and guitar product knowledge and interest is a plus.

• This position requires presence on-premises from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

All interested candidates please submit:

• Resume

• 3 professional references

• 3-5 creative samples under 1mb each

Benefits

Competitive Salary commensurate with ability. The hourly pay range is initially set to be between $25.00-$35.00

Benefits include Profit Sharing Plan, 401k Program, Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

**Local SF Bay Area candidates preferred (No relocation available).

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis.

Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All interested candidates should submit their resume. Please submit all resumes and/or cover letters in PDF or Microsoft Office Word format.

No Phone Calls, drop-ins, or recruiters, please. If offered an interview, be prepared to show a printed portfolio of work samples.