Production Artist

Job Overview

The Production Artist is a key member of the Brand & Buzz Team within Citadel Credit Union’s Marketing Department. This role is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and delivery of high-quality creative assets across a variety of channels, including digital, print, and environmental media. The Production Artist ensures brand consistency, technical accuracy, and production excellence, contributing to campaigns and initiatives that drive engagement, support business goals, and strengthen Citadel’s presence in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate creative concepts into production-ready files across digital, paid media, web, email, print, and social formats     
• Leverage AI-driven design and automation tools to scale asset production, streamline versioning, and accelerate time-to-market across multi-channel campaigns                          
• Apply and maintain Citadel’s brand guidelines while adjusting layout, copy, and assets to meet digital and cross-channel campaign needs 
• Ensure artwork meets platform-specific specs for web and paid channels, including file size, compression, aspect ratios, and accessibility best practices
• Organize and manage layered working files in Adobe Creative Suite with clean, efficient structures for web and mobile performance           
• Perform versioning, updates, and production revisions for multi-platform campaigns, ensuring speed and consistency                                           
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure ads, emails, and web graphics render correctly across devices and browsers                           
• Build and update HTML5 banner ads and social graphics for paid campaigns across platforms like Meta, Google Display, and YouTube
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to prepare assets for landing pages, web modules or products, and email templates
• Assist in producing content for email journeys, onboarding campaigns, and CMS-based web updates

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5-8 years of production design or graphic design experience (agency or in-house a plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop required, Adobe Acrobat and XD a bonus)
• Motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere)
• Deep understanding of layout, typography, and brand application
• Familiarity with print production processes, vendor specs, color calibration, deadlines, and press-ready standards.
• Portfolio Required.  Can be attached to your application

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Working knowledge of digital formats (web, email, social) and resolution best practices
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative spirit and passion for design excellence
• Experience with designing for financial services or a highly regulated industry
• Experience with workflow platforms (e.g., Wrike, Workfrnt) or DAM systems
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or email layout tools.

No Agencies, please.

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