Production Director - Freelance - Creative Circle

Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Location: 10012 Category: Creative/Design Start: 3/18/2008 Position: Production Director - FreelanceLocation: ManhattanStatus: FreelanceEstimated Duration: 4-8 WeeksStarts: Monday, March 24, 2008Rate: $50 per hour Job Description:Our brand consultancy client is currently seeking a freelance Production Manager for a 4-8 week assignment.You must have 6+ years of ad agency experience and hands-on knowledge of design and production software and printing technologies.You will take designs from comps to mechanicals (print or electronic) using Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. You must be able to:-Create PDFs for cross-platform usage-Scan, manipulate and retouch images-Mount and comp prototypes-Maintain and back up archival system-Communicate well in a team environment-Oversee and execute the prepress/presentation processYou must have implementation experience with a branding firm.You will manage print vendors, the print process, mechanicals and audits.If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: NY15@creativecircle.com View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com /// EMAIL TO A FRIEND /// SEE ALL OUR JOBS /// VISIT OUR SITE /// Email: Apply by Email Category: Creative/Design About Us The best talent, on time, every time. Creative Circle was created with one single idea in mind - provide the best talent, on time, all the time. Or, more simply, make the task of finding talent as seamless as possible. To that end, every member of our team has the professional experience necessary to provide a truly consultative approach with our clients and talent. The professional experience is often bred out of an ad agency or marketing firm, but is put to the test and proven over and over in the practical experience of staffing. When you deal with a member of the Creative Circle team, you are dealing with a true professional.