GENERAL SUMMARY: **All candidates interested in this role must include a print or digital portfolio to demonstrate design aesthetic, proficiencies and skills. This position works in-office, in our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio. The Associate Creative Production Specialist is an entry level position responsible for printing, finishing and/or prototyping social expressions product, packaging, signage and corporate collateral materials through the operation of high-speed digital publishing equipment as well as other publishing and finishing equipment. Due to the equipment needed to perform our tasks, this position will be required to work in our Creative Studios, based in Westlake, Ohio. The Associate Creative Production Specialist must be knowledgeable in the current visual communication field and proficient in multiple Adobe Suites programs. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of aesthetics, graphic design and color knowledge and will learn to build/re-build files when necessary for publishing/prototyping on Imaging and Media Solutions (IMS) equipment to simulate as closely as possible the look of actual manufactured product. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Exhibit strong decision making, prioritizes work appropriately, consistently meets production timelines/schedules/deadlines by delivering primarily error free work. * Train in multiple functional areas (utilizing a variety of equipment) throughout the department to meet demand and deadlines. * Maintain quality control checkpoints during the production process and release accurate files and printed components along each step in the process. Minimize the need to redo steps, reducing cost and maximizes productivity. * Engage in R&D for techniques, media and materials to address new product/project demands. This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. We desire to place a priority on referrals of protected veterans. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor