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Working under the guidance of the Graphics Manager, the graphics designer is responsible for preparing artwork for flexographic, lithographic and digital printing processes.
The graphics designer develops and demonstrates a strong technical expertise in prepress-related software, GMG, Packz, and Adobe Creative Suite software with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator, as well as knowledge in Mac and Windows operating systems.
The graphics designer works with customers and sales representatives to achieve the clients’ vision requirements while creating production-friendly graphics files.
Responsibilities
- Present ideas and designs to sales representatives and customers
- Work with 3D software to achieve clients’ packaging goals
- Convert artwork to print for flexographic, lithographic and digital presses
- Collaborate with in-house structural design and press professionals to produce the desired end product
- Produce prototypes and high-quality digital color proofs
- Follow press guidelines for proper color separation and trapping requirements
- Attend press checks to ensure the quality and color accuracy of printed products
- Validate printing plates and label proofs from vendors
- Maintain cutting edge technical knowledge
- Follow imaging and prepress workflow procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Two years or more experience in a prepress environmentExperience in package design and flexographic printingAdobe Illustrator and Photoshop expertiseSolution-driven, with the ability to work through problems, follow-up in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a positive, respectful and enthusiastic mannerVersatility, flexibility and a willingness to work with changing priorities and interruptionsActive team player who can work with minimal supervisionMeet deadlines with accurate and consistent resultsStrong organizational skillsPreferred Qualifications
Associate degree or higherGMG color software experienceExperience with Hybrid software : Packz and IC3DFamiliar with Adobe InDesign and experience in four-color process printing methodsExperience with Mac and Windows computersExperience in the corrugated packaging industryPerformance Measures
The performance of the employee will be measured as follows :Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of creativity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally, the responsibility for moving forward lies with the employee.Organization Details
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : DesignIndustries : Packaging and Containers Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr