Sr Associate

**SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.**

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We are recruiting for a Sr Associate - Print Services to join our team in Gateshead. You will evaluate and provide on-site press approval for printed work. This position provides colour management processes and guidance as it relates to colour targets, colour measurement and colour reporting as per client’s/printer technical specifications.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage Client/printer relationships
- E2E Account/Project management, facilitating and attend regular client and printer collaboration calls.
- Engage in client’s project kick off meetings to provide technical consultation
- Provide technical input as part of studio briefing
- Creation & management of studio briefing/cost estimate/invoicing
- Business travel/ print trials press attendance
- Manage print specs, Epson profiles.
- Manage proofing output
- Post print analysis
- Colour management & liaise with Colour Lab

**QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS**:

- Experience in pre-press, graphic arts, or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
- Good understanding of effective Print, Photo Studio, and/or Digital production, processes, roles, tools (digital and conventional) and workflow practices and trends.
- Proficient in Pre-press and Print techniques and processes such as Flexo, Litho, Gravure, Colour separation pertaining to specific printers, trapping, bleeding, stepping, colour rotation, file resolution, and Raster Image Processing.
- Proficient to expert in printing and plate technology.
- Proficient using Spectrophotometer and other similar devices.
- Ability to interpret concept and/or brand guidelines through to artwork execution (e.g. digital, photographic, etc.).
- Proficient in pre-media and/or creative services and solutions.
- Proficient with Apple Mac equipment and operating systems.
- Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

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