Prepress Technician

SGX Graphics; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite in Antwerp

Antwerp based

Job summary

SGX is seeking a Graphic/Print Technical Expert to lead the technical processing and quality control of graphic line work and print production files. This role blends strong graphic skills with a coordinating role in the Studio to ensure efficient, reproducible production and high service levels.

You will review artwork, advise on feasibility, materials, and process optimization while maintaining quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic and Digital Media or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ArtPro+, PackZ or similar prepress software.
• Knowledge of flexographic printing and colour management is an advantage; packaging prepress experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and optimise graphic line work and print production files for accurate reproduction.
• Ensure compliance with SGX quality procedures and report deviations.
• Provide print technical support from project initiation and advise on feasibility, materials, and process optimisation.
• Coordinate planning with Team Leader and monitor workload and deadlines.
• Support client meetings, communicate technical possibilities to clients and internal teams.
• Create technical documentation and maintain studio specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Planning & prioritisation

Digital & analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic and Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

ArtPro+

PackZ

Job description

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Position Summary

The Graphic/Print Technical Expert (packaging) is responsible for the technical processing, optimisation and quality control of graphic line work and print production files. The role combines deep graphic expertise with a coordinating and support function within the Studio. The objective is to ensure a technically correct, efficient and reproducible production process while providing a high and consistent level of service to clients and internal stakeholders.

Technical Graphic Processing

Artwork & Line Work Processing

• Process supplied line work through scanning, digital drawing, vectorisation and correction.
• Correct technical file errors including inaccurate lines, contour issues and incorrect vector structures.
• Prepare artwork according to print production requirements and machine specifications.

Quality Control & Procedures

• Ensure compliance with SGX quality procedures.
• Identify and proactively report structural errors and deviations.
• Contribute to the improvement and updating of quality guidelines and internal workflows.

Print Technical Support

• Provide print technical support from the start of new projects.
• Advise on technical feasibility, material selection and process optimisation.
• Act as the technical reference point for complex or non-standard productions.

Planning & Coordination

• Maintain an efficient and achievable production schedule together with the Team Leader.
• Take on a coordinating role in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Coordinate and monitor order planning according to capacity, deadlines and technical complexity.
• Support task allocation across operators and monitor job progress.
• Contribute to balanced workload distribution within the Studio.

Client & Sales Support

• Support the sales team with new clients, procedures and technical enquiries.
• Participate in client meetings and visits when required.
• Communicate technical possibilities and limitations to clients and internal teams.
• Continuously seek improvements that strengthen client relationships and service levels.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Collect, maintain and update internal studio specifications.
• Create technical documentation and guidelines when required.
• Promote knowledge sharing and effective communication within the Studio.
• Analyse existing workflows and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to process standardisation, optimisation and innovation.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, software and print production developments.

Complaints & Interventions

• Handle external complaints in collaboration with Team Leaders, Quality Control and Sales.
• Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and interventions at customer sites when required.
• Represent SGX as a technical expert in external environments.

Flexibility & Collaboration

• Promote cross-functional collaboration across the Studio.
• Be willing to support other functions such as CSR, QC or Colour Management during periods of absence or high workload.
• Actively contribute ideas for process improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic and Digital Media or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ArtPro+, PackZ or similar prepress software.
• Knowledge of flexographic printing and colour management is an advantage.
• Experience in packaging prepress is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Technical understanding and problem-solving ability.
• Dutch and English proficient
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible.
• Willingness to learn additional skills such as CSR, QC and Colour Management.
• Team player with good planning and prioritisation skills.
• Strong digital and analytical capabilities.

Additional information:

• Onsite full time position
• Antwerp based
• Valid driver's licence is required, as occasional travel to client sites may be necessary
• ideal starting date: November