Prepress & Graphic Arts Apprentice

Ultra Labels; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Labels is seeking a tech-minded Prepress Apprentice at Eagle Farm to learn how customer artwork is prepared for production across labels and flexible packaging. No previous Prepress experience is required, and you will work alongside an experienced team.

You’ll gain hands-on training in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, prepress software, colour management, barcodes and file automation while exploring digital and flexographic printing processes.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient with computers and technology.
• Enjoys solving problems and figuring out how things work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Curious, organised and keen to learn.
• Takes pride in getting things right.
• Experience with coding, scripting, Adobe software, graphic design or other technology projects would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and checking artwork for print
• Learning Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and specialist prepress software
• Understanding colour, CMYK, spot colours and colour management
• Working with barcodes, QR codes, fonts and artwork quality control
• Learning about digital and flexographic printing
• Understanding production layouts and file automation
• Learning about flexible packaging, die cutting, foiling and screen printing
• Troubleshooting technical problems and finding solutions

Job description

Ultra Labels is looking for a tech-minded Prepress Apprentice to join the team at Eagle Farm. Working alongside the experienced Prepress team, you'll learn how customer artwork is prepared for production across labels and flexible packaging. No previous Prepress experience is required.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and checking artwork for print
• Learning Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and specialist prepress software
• Understanding colour, CMYK, spot colours and colour management
• Working with barcodes, QR codes, fonts and artwork quality control
• Learning about digital and flexographic printing
• Understanding production layouts and file automation
• Learning about flexible packaging, die cutting, foiling and screen printing
• Troubleshooting technical problems and finding solutions

About you

• Highly proficient with computers and technology
• Enjoys solving problems and figuring out how things work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Curious, organised and keen to learn
• Takes pride in getting things right
• Works well as part of a teamExperience with coding, scripting, Adobe software, graphic design or other technology projects would be highly regarded

About us

Ultra is an Australian-owned manufacturer specialising in labels and flexible packaging, using modern digital and conventional printing technologies. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to earn while you learn, develop specialised technical skills and build a long-term career in an industry where technology is constantly evolving.