Resonance is a leading advisor on tourism, real estate and economic development that shapes the future of countries, cities and communities around the world. We’re a dynamic interdisciplinary team of futurists, planners, strategists, storytellers and designers based in Vancouver, Montreal and New York that has big ideas about the future of cities, neighborhoods, hotels and resorts. We are currently advising clients in more than 15 different cities and destinations – from creating new brand identities for luxury resorts in Mexico and Hawaii, to tourism development strategies for cities like Tucson and Portland, to the planning of complex mixed-use developments in New York.

Resonance is looking for an experienced, talented and detail-oriented Production Artist to join our creative team in Vancouver.

As our Production Artist you will be the final checkpoint in our creative process. You will catch the typos that everyone else misses. You are concerned with resolutions, colour and size accuracies, production values, and must know the difference between CMYK and RGB, spot colour and process, a vector or a raster – and much more.

The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for design and attention to detail, take direction and feedback to ensure that expectations are not only being met, but exceeded. This role includes hands-on graphic design and production work across multiple applications and channels. They understand and are very skilled at content design. They can move a concept from a paper sketch to design layouts, print ad or video. They are skilled listeners who are able to execute a concept. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This is a challenging, multi-faceted and rewarding role with growth potential for the right candidate. The role is based in Resonance’s office in Vancouver B.C. and will report to the Creative Director.

Responsibilities

• Support Designers throughout the creative process by executing print, digital and video assets including but not limited to: brochure layouts, annual reports, brand guidelines, magazines, reports, infographics, websites, emails, social media content, paid media (banner ads, rich media) and mobile

• Prepping and building files for client presentations

• Efficiently and accurately pre-flighting artwork

• Photographic retouching

• Proofing and performing quality control

• Ensure digital assets such as fonts, imagery, video and other forms of content are developed and formatted appropriately

• Deliver designs under strict conceptual timelines in order to meet critical project deadlines

• Liaison and collaborate with printers, and other production vendors

• Offer solutions to improve production efficiency and performance

• Be resourceful, quick and able to collaborate at all levels

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the latest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign

• Expertise in print production and techniques

• Working Knowledge in Sketch, video editing, digital interfaces, and html a plus

• Extensive, hands-on design skills

• Excellent typographic skills and visual craftsmanship

• A keen eye for detail when it comes to pre-flighting and proofing supplied artwork as well as preparing large-format files for print

• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize as well as multi-task in a fast-paced team environment