Kalkomey
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Our platform connects millions of people to the outdoors every year and we are the leading provider of safety-related education for outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and more in North America. Since our founding in 1995, our industry and product expertise has grown such that today we offer over 360 high-quality online and in-person educational courses, a suite of integrated web and mobile applications, and resources tailored to ensure our outdoor enthusiasts recreate safely and successfully.
Kalkomey believes passionately that experiencing the outdoors improves our lives as individuals, families, and communities. We leverage our strong foundation in recreational safety education to become the trusted guide for consumers to experience success in all facets of their outdoor endeavors. And as passionate as we are in our mission, we are as equally passionate about fostering a work environment that supports our employees’ own strengths and personal passions.
Kalkomey is seeking a Print Production Artist to implement and maintain our long-format (50+ pages) print products. In this role, you will utilize your excellent attention to detail to ma
About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Our platform connects millions of people to the outdoors every year and we are the leading provider of safety-related education for outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and more in North America. Since our founding in 1995, our industry and product expertise has grown such that today we offer over 360 high-quality online and in-person educational courses, a suite of integrated web and mobile applications, and resources tailored to ensure our outdoor enthusiasts recreate safely and successfully.
Kalkomey believes passionately that experiencing the outdoors improves our lives as individuals, families, and communities. We leverage our strong foundation in recreational safety education to become the trusted guide for consumers to experience success in all facets of their outdoor endeavors. And as passionate as we are in our mission, we are as equally passionate about fostering a work environment that supports our employees’ own strengths and personal passions.
Kalkomey is seeking a Print Production Artist to implement and maintain our long-format (50+ pages) print products. In this role, you will utilize your excellent attention to detail to make changes to print and ensure edits are consistent across all products. You will work with Adobe products such as InDesign and Illustrator on a day-to-day basis and maintain the digital archive for each product. Finally, you will utilize your multi-tasking and prioritization skills to manage ongoing and changing projects while being a part of a fast-moving, dynamic team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Make edits or corrections to primarily copy, but also graphics, promptly and accurately for long-format print products.
- Adhere to brand standards by using approved fonts, logos, and protocols defined by Kalkomey and state agency brand guidelines; and take responsibility for quality control.
- Manage a varying workload efficiently and effectively, switching between projects easily to meet deadlines while also paying close attention to detail.
- Work with the print traffic manager, project managers, and teammates to meet deadlines and accommodate special requests for long-format print products typically ranging from 50-150 pages.
- Recommend and implement solutions to improve production values, processes, quality standards, and team efficiency.
- Review prepress file specifications before producing files and maintain consistent file preparation suitable for output by multiple publications or vendors.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of files that are created or sent to vendors.
- Maintain organization of production server and digital assets.
- Display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
- A portfolio of previous work
- 2+ years print production experience, preferably in a publication environment
- Knowledge of printing processes (including digital, screen, and offset) for long-format products (50+ pages)
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop
- Experience working with complex files and version control
- Excellent attention to detail with strong written and communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time
- Comfortable working in a Mac environment
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus, we offer these great benefits:
- Employer matched 401(k)
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with generous employer contributions (including HSA)
- Maternity and Paternity leave and benefits
- At least 3 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid community service day, and a flexible work schedule
- Automatic WFH contribution to each pay check
- Annual wellness stipend
Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.