Production Artist

  • Contract
  • Department: Marketing

Company Description

Cricut is the global leader in the connected DIY technology space. The Cricut is an electronic cutting machine – like a printer that cuts – that lets our users cut intricate patterns in over 100 different materials ranging from paper and cardstock to iron-on and adhesive vinyl and even thicker materials like chipboard and leather. Using our cloud-based Design Space software, our customers design projects using digital images from our library or uploaded from the web to make personalized cards, custom t-shirts, home décor, even quilting and sewing projects. Our customers can also select from over 3,000 Make-it-Now projects which make DIY easier than ever before. We sell the machines, the materials and the digital content that makes it all possible.

Job Description

Job Description:

This is a temporary position and we are looking for a Digital Content Developer to provide a final critical eye in the quality assurance process. Our pipeline of products demands a creative yet analytical problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With your detail-oriented nature, you will collaborate closely with art directors, designers and illustrators to connect with our passionate maker community. We are very team oriented and value each other’s opinions and constructive criticisms, being a team player and working well with others is a must. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of content & consumables marketing as part of the Marketing team.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit Internal and External artwork to simplify cutting process.
  • Prepare digital artwork for member use in Design Space website and app software, also prepare press-ready files based on supplied specifications.
  • Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
  • Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation.
  • Troubleshoot problems as they arise with the creative team.
  • Collaborate with artists to delight Cricut members.
  • Create PDF instructions for sewing projects.
  • Prioritize workload as needed to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Passion for crafting and creating artwork.
  • Experience using Cricut hardware and software products.
  • Familiarity with Cricut digital image library.
  • Detail oriented and quality driven.
  • Creative and analytical.
  • Experience with Mac OS and Windows 2000 or later.
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Office 365.

Additional Information

What to Do Next: 

Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!

At Cricut®, we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Candidates must pass a background check and reference check.