Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" within Prophecy by Prosek, Prosek’s  world-class branding and advertising business that recently won five honors at the Transform Awards and two honors at the ACE Awards.

Overview:

We seek a medium-weight person with experience in FINISHED ART, DESIGN + PRODUCTION to join our team. If you love branding and attention to detail is your thing, this is the job for you. This role will play a critical part in Prosek's production process.

We are passionate about making brands mean more and we do that by changing the way people feel about their brand, we educate and elevate. We know every brand should have a story and we are looking for storytellers to bring our client’s brands to life. We work hard and challenge ourselves to create the best work possible, but we look after each other along the way. There’s lots of perks and we genuinely love what we do. It is a fast-paced group that is full of growth opportunities, and we want like-minded individuals to join our team.

Sound interesting? We'd love to hear from you.

Role + Responsibilities

• Work with designers and the production lead on integrated campaigns spanning print, digital media, outdoor, social media, events, and conferences.
• Take design concepts and raw riles from designers and refine them to meet production standards.
• Roll out various campaign assets according to specified brand and campaign guidelines.
• Organize and maintain an organized file system to ensure that design assets are easily accessible for future reference and revisions

What You’ll Do

• Prepress and print production: Prepare print-ready files, ensuring correct color profiles, resolution, bleed, and trim marks. Collaborate with print vendors to ensure accurate and high-quality output.
• Digital publishing: Originate, adapt, and optimize designs for digital platforms, including mobile, websites, social media, and digital outdoor, ensuring responsive and engaging layouts that align with the digital medium requirements.
• Image editing and enhancement: Skilled in using editing software to retouch, manipulate, and enhance visuals for optimal quality and impact within the design layouts.
• Quality control: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and error-free deliverables before final production and distribution.
• Manage + Track Production: Be able to work accurately and track time accordingly across the lifespan of projects.

Job Location

• Cape Town (2 days in the office located in the CBD, 3 days remote)

What makes you qualified 

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience

• Postgraduate degree or diploma in a relevant field
• Experience working in advertising agencies

• Experience in production:
  • Layout and Composition
  • Prepress and Printing Techniques
  • File Preparation for print and digital output
  • Quality Control, proofing, and checking for errors
  • Collaboration with teams of developers and designers
• Experience working in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Aftereffects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Figma
• Experience working with creative teams
• Understanding of the creative process
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
• Experience working with teams in multiple locations and time zones preferred
• Ability to work at pace
• Extreme attention to detail
• Please provide an updated portfolio showing your work
• Navigate in a collaborative team-oriented manner, maintaining key deliverables and working with stakeholders of all levels
• Possess strong time management skills on multiple projects
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Positive, outgoing demeanor and sense of humor
• Ability to prioritize
• Team player mindset and willingness to work collaboratively alongside peers
• Exhibit resourcefulness, knowing when to ask questions and where to look for answers

What are the perks?

• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days: Enjoy life's moments.
• Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds - race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.

Prosek Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.