Pre Press Production Artist

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award‑winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

Summary
The Prepress Production Artist ensures that graphics and artwork meet company standards and client brand guidelines and standards prior to print. The Prepress Production Artist is responsible for resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to meet project deadlines. This position is eligible to work an in‑person schedule based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure products meet customer expectations based on company objectives

Review and edit output delivered by the graphic artists to ensure completeness and accuracy of data as well as high‑quality graphics/layout that comply with the standards and design guidance

Read, understand and apply customer, legal and regulatory specifications

Perform assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company SOPs, company standards, and the client’s brand guidelines and standards

Exhibit a solid understanding of the process required in taking a conceptual design through to final artwork and have the ability to proof artwork and layout

Ability to work in a team environment

Track projects, check scheduled ETA of work orders, and verify finishing

Maintain/document reference information, graphics standards, and production templates

Communicate information for narrowing the margin for error between design and production

Ability to alternate between production and design with ease

Facilitate all finish work required on all items from attachment methods, extra materials required for facilitating a smooth, hassle‑free installation on site

Confirm final shipping inventory, coordinate with lead installer, shipping and warehouse to ensure appropriate information, installation materials and electronic files are delivered to the show site

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Visual design skills specifically on typography and layout

Min 3‑5 years in a similar or related role

Quality assurance experience

Very strong attention to detail

Must be able to prioritize workload and work under pressure

Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite

Positive attitude and a team player

Ability to operate within a fast‑paced environment

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full‑time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

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