Finalizer / Artworker

VML
Beirut, Lebanon
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior graphic design professionals who thrive in collaborative, detail-oriented environments and are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements in Beirut.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-5 years of production and print design experience and a strong creative portfolio
    — “2-5 years previous production and print design experience preferred”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple projects and adapt to evolving client needs
    — “Ability to handle multiple jobs in an organized manner”
  • Professionals with a background in creating tactile materials and maintaining design systems
    — “Manual skills, such as mounting and trimming of presentation boards, book binding, wall wraps, and other tactile functions”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work requires in-office presence for at least four days per week
    — “teams in the office an average of four days a week”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with Mac OS and have experience with 3D software
    — “Comfortable to work in MAC OS environment. Have experience of taking full ownership of off-line projects from start to finish.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to execute complex final builds and adhere to production specifications
    — “Final mechanical builds of creative concepts to match vendor and production specifications”
  • Highlight your experience with layout, montage, and die-cuts drawing in your portfolio
    — “Layout, montage, and die-cuts drawing.”
  • Emphasize your reliability and ability to deliver under pressure in your application materials
    — “Hard worker, devoted and works under pressure”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing visual solutions
  • final production of work
Typical background
graphic designfine artsmultimedia design

Skills & requirements

Required

Graphic DesignLayout DesignPhoto EditingFile Management

Preferred

3D ModelingWeb Design

Stack & domain

Adobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignAdobe PhotoshopQuarkxpressAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGraphic DesignLayoutPhoto Editing

About the role

Original posting from VML

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. 

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. 

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on  LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Finalizer / Art Worker

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Finalizer / Art Worker is responsible for the design and layout, photo editing and manipulation, and final production of work created within the agency, including (but not limited to) print, OOH, collateral pieces, websites, banners, online content, television storyboards and radio scripts, client and new business presentation decks, and internally produced documents and books.

Role and Responsibilities: 

Graphic design and layout to create visual solutions that work with overarching brand or campaign concepts

Photo editing, manipulation, and compositing

Final mechanical builds of creative concepts to match vendor and production specifications

Work closely with fellow staff to implement direction and changes

QC and troubleshoot as needed

Works within departmental and agency best practices for file construction and storage

Manual skills, such as mounting and trimming of presentation boards, book binding, wall wraps, and other tactile functions

Maintenance of department machines, resources, and workspace

Our Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or Advertising preferred

2-5 years previous production and print design experience preferred

Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite required

Sensitive to creative process, and able to work within creative mandates

A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

Exceptional attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills

Ability to follow through in delivering time-sensitive documents and advertising materials

Preferred Profile

Highly creative and have a sharp eye for details

Meticulous, patient, versatile and reliable

Time management skills

Flexible team-player and supportive to them at all times

Hard worker, devoted and works under pressure

Ability to handle multiple jobs in an organized manner

Ability to get instructions from multiple persons

Be precise in following orders and amendments

Technical Skills

Adobe Illustrator CC

Adobe Indesign CC

Adobe Photoshop CC

QuarkXpress / Indesign plus

Any popular 3D program (preferable if works with mac OS)

Printing types & requirement for each type.

Layout, montage, and die-cuts drawing.

Doing mockups and production samples.

Products and activities, including:

Websites

Packaging

Books and magazines

Corporate identity

Advertising

Exhibitions and displays

Comfortable to work in MAC OS environment.

Have experience of taking full ownership of off-line projects from start to finish.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

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