Senior Digital Production Artist

Job Details

Job Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO 63104
About the Role

As a Senior Digital Production Artist, you'll be a key member of HLK's creative department and studio team, helping bring ideas to life across a wide range of digital and brand experiences. This role is responsible for producing and delivering high-quality creative assets including digital advertising, websites, brand design, presentations, email, and social content. You are often the last person to touch the work before it reaches the client or consumer, ensuring every deliverable meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and craftsmanship. We believe the best ideas emerge through collaboration, mentorship, and shared experiences, which is why this role is based onsite in either our St. Louis or Chicago office.
Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, developers, and other agency team members to deliver high-quality work across a variety of clients and channels
Prepare final, traffic‑ready files including digital display advertising, email, web assets, social content, comps, and presentations based on supplied specifications
Build and deliver HTML5 animated display banners that meet client and publisher specifications using Google Web Designer or comparable production tools
Create organized, scalable files that can be easily updated, handed off, and iterated on throughout a campaign's lifecycle
Digitally manipulate, enhance, retouch, and resize images for comps, ads, and final artwork
Create files for client review and electronically deliver artwork for final production and web usage
Review files prior to release to ensure adherence to agency, client, platform, and vendor standards
What You'll Bring

Curiosity about how brands, customers, and businesses operate, and a desire to understand the purpose behind the work being produced
Exacting standards and a passion for detail
A process-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and consistency
Deep knowledge of Figma components, libraries, and design systems
Interest in emerging technologies, including AI‑powered tools, and a desire to explore practical ways they can enhance creative workflows
Adaptability and a desire to improve workflows, embrace new tools, and help evolve the way work gets done
The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Qualifications

4+ years of production experience, including at least 2 years focused on digital work, preferably within an agency or production studio environment
Deep proficiency in Figma, including building and maintaining component libraries and design systems
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
Experience with photo retouching and image manipulation
Strong QA discipline, including experience building to exact ad specifications across digital platforms
Disciplined file organization, naming conventions, and version control practices that support efficient collaboration and handoffs
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through
Strong portfolio demonstrating production excellence and attention to detail
Preferred

Experience with print production
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or banner production tools
Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Flexible work environment
Casual and creative atmosphere
Unlimited time off
Paid sabbatical
Parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match

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