Prepress Production Artist

6 days ago

Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Olberding Brand Family Full time £28,000 - £50,000 per year

Prepress Production Artist (UK) 

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people.  We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life.  We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution.  Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. There are over 450 of us across the US, Europe and Asia.  Won't you join us? We'd love to have you on our team

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will take a supplied design file and brand guidelines to prepare / create artwork and convert into a press compatible format, whilst also making copy and design changes requested by the client.
 
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Using a supplied print spec, the customers artwork will be prepared according to the requirement of the press it will run on.
  • Take consideration of the substrate and any special finishes to ensure final production meets the original design intent.
  • Maintain an effective and efficient workflow from the point the artwork is scheduled to the proof stage.
  • Maintain accuracy on all artworks so that orders flow efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain direct and open communication with internal Account Management team to ensure the final artwork meets the clients and printers needs.
  • Communicate any print / production concerns with the Account Management team and present efficient suggestions and solutions for the client.
  • Output production proofs depicting final artwork for client approval.
  • Maintain an effective comprehension of our workflow procedures and processes.
Qualifications Include:
  • Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
  • Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork, prepress and print services.
  • Experience using Ekso plug-in PowerTrapper or equivalent.
  • Understanding of major printing methods (Flexo, Gravure, Offset).
  • An understanding of changing priorities, sense of urgency, attention to details, execution of results and support for the team.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication ability using strong listening skills and logical, systematic approach to assimilating and sharing information in all areas.
  • Proficient use of macOs operating system including knowledge of business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro and Acrobat.
  • Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary – DOE
  • Flexible work schedules/remote working
  • Competitive benefits package (Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Death in Service)
  • 25 days Holiday per year + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Social events
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
The Olberding Brand Family is The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website  

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