About This Role
This role involves preparing graphic files for flexographic printing plates and related documents for the Flexographic Printing Industry. The Production Graphic Artist will assemble graphics and text, applying design skills to recreate art and add design elements. The position requires collaboration with customer service to resolve issues with customer-provided files.
Responsibilities
- Use design software to assemble or revise required graphics and text components for producing flexographic printing plates and color proofs
- Follow customer specifications communicated on the job jacket by customer service, sales, or the customers to produce the work
- Prepare final files to produce flexographic printing plates, ensuring correct setup for the printing press, distortion, trapping of colors, and adherence to customer-approved print cards
- Review and quality check completed work, including own and sometimes others', for correctness of customer-supplied elements, accuracy of color, typesetting, grammar, and design per customer specifications
- Work with customer service or sales as necessary regarding any graphic questions or concerns
- Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner while achieving quality objectives
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork and documentation
- Field questions from customer service regarding specific jobs
Requirements
- Expert proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat on a MAC based operating system
- Very proficient in Photoshop
- Experience with/knowledge of RIP Software and Preflight software (desirable)
- General proficiency with email and spreadsheet programs (Outlook, Excel)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and be proactive in the completion of job duties
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Expert level attention to detail and proofreading skills in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Understanding of flexographic printing requirements such as imposition, distortion, and trapping of files
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities at a moment's notice due to tight deadlines
- 3 years of graphic design experience
- 3 years of Adobe Creative Suite experience
Nice to have:
- 3 years of Adobe Illustrator experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
