Mechanical Artist

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

A Hybrid working model

What does a Mechanical Artist do at Hogarth? 

As a Mechanical Artist, you will be producing mechanicals for our client to be viewed by the world. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of all aspects of print production design and be working alongside a talented team that consists of technical and creative Mechanical Artists, Designers, and Project Managers. Daily, you'll be working in a fast-paced, fun environment, producing print-ready mechanicals. This is a role for a collaborative individual who is highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and capable of working with high expectations within flexible and demanding deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Studio Project Managers and Production Design to accurately implement content across a range of mechanicals
• Practice meticulous attention to detail and follow instructions precisely
• Provide multiple layout solutions when necessary
• Manage a high-volume workload
• Complete relevant checklists for all assigned tasks to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy 
• Create and update mechanical templates with new specifications
• Maintain strict server structure and file organization guidelines
• Manage files and processes (incoming/outgoing, naming, archiving, etc.)
• Consistently adhere to file naming strategies
• Perform quality-control measures on individual and peer work
• Abide by (and enforce) the client’s strict confidentiality policies
• Communicate articulately with the team, sharing and documenting any issues or knowledge to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Contribute to a continuous improvement work philosophy

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical production, printing, and technology
• BA in Graphic Design/Print Media or equivalent
• Prepress background a plus
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat); working knowledge of Photoshop a plus
• Proactive in keeping skills up to date and driving self-improvement
• Ability to prioritize workload and work both independently and with a team
• Ability to navigate complex processes and tools
• Effective time manager
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Communicate fully, effectively, and diplomatically
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, confidential studio environment
• Adapt easily to shifting priorities/timelines• Calm demeanor under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication and follow-up skills
•  Flexibility during high-volume periods (some longer hours)

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

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Pay Range:

$40/hr - $55/hr