Production Coordinator at Colorado Springs

CHEFS Catalog is looking for an entry-levelProduction Assistant to support our Creative team. This is your chance to work for a dynamic Internet Retailer Top 500 company experiencing significant growth. We offer extraordinary values on great kitchenware and an exciting work environment. If you are eager to learn and want to be a part of a passionate team in a fast paced environment, this may be the right place for you! Founded in 1979, CHEFS, an affiliate of Target Corporation, is a Colorado based Internet Retailer that provides both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, hard-working, have a positive attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven work environment. This is an in-house, full-time, hourly position.

Job Description Summary:

The Production Coordinator assists the VP of Advertising with specification and implementation of all production projects; must be self-motivating, detail-oriented, accurate and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Catalog: Coordinates catalog page production from layout to final approval. This includes:
  • Converts merchandising layouts and emails files to creative team.
  • Supports VP during photography sessions and throughout the photo approval process; may include organizing files accurately on photo web storage site.
  • Prints pdf layouts from creative team for approval by VP.
  • Prints routing sheets and page spreads to assemble routing packets.
  • Proofs and routes catalog page spreads to team members until approved.
  • Monitors change memos to assure all pages are accurate.
  • Tracks progress of page spreads in Excel to meet all deadlines without exception.
  • Communicates with creative team as necessary during production process.
  • Organizes final color proofs for approval by VP.
  • Distributes CHEFS catalog samples to various departments and maintains
    sample files.
• Print Advertising: Assists VP as needed with production and scheduling of space ads in newspaper and other publications, including retail store advertising and warehouse sales. Maintains sample books of all company print advertising.
• Broadcast Advertising: Assists VP as needed with production and scheduling of radio and television advertising.
• Pioneer Woman: Monitors The Pioneer Woman web site daily to find CHEFS prize giveaways and then coordinates with customer service and PW to fulfill prizes.
• Other: Supports VP with other tasks as assigned regarding project scheduling, production, proofing, budget and travel arrangements.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years print production experience required.
• Strong language skills for proofing.
• Good oral and written communication skills. (Continued on next page)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal organization team members and external partners.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Standard office environment; approx. 5% standing, 20% walking and 75% sitting.
• Majority of tasks are computer-related.

Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Colorado Springs, Company: Chef.