Graphics Coordinator (12 Month Contract)

Precision Record Pressing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vinyl record pressing company in Toronto seeks a Graphics Coordinator for a full-time role. Responsibilities include managing artwork checks, communicating with clients, and contributing to departmental innovations. Candidates should have offset litho print experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. This is a 12-month contract position with the potential for extension, requiring residency and work authorization in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of offset litho print experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Proficiency in Mac OS operating systems is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily flow of artwork checks for printability issues.
• Communicate with sales account reps to resolve artwork issues.
• Embark on projects to innovate within the department.

Skills

Offset litho print experience

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Mac OS proficiency

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Precision Record Pressing is a leading vinyl record pressing company with multiple locations in the Greater Toronto Area. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on service, quality, and innovation and the involvement, commitment, and enthusiasm of our employees.

We are currently looking for a Graphics Coordinator to join our Toronto team. This is a full-time, contract opportunity that will be responsible for assisting in coordinating the design and production of all artwork materials involved in the vinyl process. We are looking for a positive, energetic person who is highly motivated and wants to work in a team environment!

This is a 12-month contract position with possibility for extension. This position works from the Toronto office with occasional opportunity to work from home.

Candidates must reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily flow of artwork checks: reviewing client supplied art files for printability issues such as resolution, bleed, sizing, etc. and resupplying print-ready files against professional standards
• Daily flow of artwork checks: reviewing client supplied digital artwork for printability issues such as resolution, bleed, sizing, etc.
• Communicating with sales account reps to resolve artwork issues
• Occasional communication with a client’s designer to resolve issues
• Embarking on projects to develop and innovate department
• Internal projects such as template layout and maintenance, design and layout of materials in collaboration with the Marketing department, etc.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary, office-based role that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Position requires sitting at desk ¾ or more of day, walking short distances for less than ¼ of day.
• Substantially repetitive movements of the arms, wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform activities including but not limited to analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, extensive reading.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of offset litho print experience required (preparing, designing, lay out, reviewing graphics files). Experience with large format printing or pre-press for web applications does not meet the criteria
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) required
• Proficiency in Mac OS operating systems
• Strong self-initiative and work ethic with a drive to achieve sustainable results
• Strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly analytical thinker with very strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, efficiency, organization, and managing multiple projects while meeting departmental goals and deadlines