Pre-Media Graphic Production Artist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced in-house graphic artist. Full-time, Monday-Friday. Responsible for reproducing or manipulating prepress graphics, design, and layout work in compliance with job specifications. Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator (CC) and Photoshop. Must be willing to learn new skills and work in a high-pressure environment to meet fast deadlines. Must be detail-orientated and proactive. Maintain good working relationships with production, sales, and customer service.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Design and Layout artwork in compliance with job specifications
• Create and Check plate files for flexo printing.
• Create and check files for digital printing
• Work under high-pressure to meet fast deadlines.
• Organize and track assigned jobs.
• Work with others and follow instructions.
• Maintain good working relationships with production, sales, and customer service.
• Communicate with customers as needed about art issues.
• Communicate with customers about the printability of art.
• Do color separations, traps, and stepping-out art.
• Understand line screens and hybrid screens.
• Color-Correct and Optimize Images
• Printing Contract Proofs and Mock-Ups
• Learn well about the production process.
• Reproduce or manipulate prepress graphics.
• Other responsibilities and duties may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the company

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