On Call Specialist – Print Production Associate – IRC108077

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The On-Call Production Assistant at Hallmark Cards, Inc. collaborates with various internal teams at Hallmark, to assist with print production, image sourcing, photo retouching, basic design and layout, creating product mock-ups, and more!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of production-oriented assignments and build relationships with a variety of internal teams. As a creative partner, you will work alongside art directors, graphic designers, and creative assistants. We are seeking a talented individual with a solid understanding of graphic design and print production, strong digital and creative expertise, experience working with a wide variety of printing processes, and good craftsmanship. You may be called upon to help check files for technical accuracy, as well as move jobs through the Hallmark design and production workflow, so attention to detail is imperative. Because of the amount of interaction with business partners, it is also critical that you possess strong communication skills.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or in the application fields. Preferred file types are: doc, docx, pdf, htm and html. Accepted also are: txt, pdt, xls, mov, jpg, swf, mp3, and zip. No other file types accepted.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

• RESUME

• COVER LETTER

• PORTFOLIO: Your portfolio for Hallmark must include 10-15 digital images of your work that demonstrate a strong proficiency in technical execution and a basic knowledge of graphic design principles. Images must be submitted in .jpg or .pdf format, which together total no more than 20MB in total file size. In addition, you may include a link to your online portfolio as a supplement to the images you upload. Applicants who submit only a website link will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications Needed:

· Associate’s Degree or higher

· 3 years professional design or print production work experience

· Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign experience

Preferred Qualifications Needed:

· Strong design aesthetic

· Excellent communication skills

· Confident decision-making

· Project and time management skills

· Ability to give and receive feedback

· Professionalism

· Critical thinking skills

· Previous Hallmark experience highly preferred

NOTE: Because of the on-call nature of this position (flexibility of working 2-3 days/week is required), applicant’s primary residence must be within 60 miles of Kansas City, MO. Hallmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE. Principles only, please.