Prepress Production Artist

Olberding Brand Family; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary – DOE

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits package including Pension Scheme and Private Medical

25 days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Social events

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

The Olberding Brand Family in Ashford, Kent is looking for a Prepress Production Artist to manage production artwork and ensure client satisfaction. This role involves creating press-ready files, maintaining workflow efficiency, and communicating with internal teams and clients to address any concerns.

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and experience with consumer products packaging. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills required.
• Experience in prepress and print services is essential.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create artwork from supplied design files.
• Maintain an effective workflow from scheduling to proof stage.
• Manipulate customer artwork to meet production specifications.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Consumer products packaging knowledge

Esko Plug-in PowerTrapper

Understanding of printing methods (Flexo, Gravure, Offset)

Effective communication

macOS proficiency

Job description

Overview

Prepress Production Artist (4 openings) – Ashford (Kent), 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.

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain an effective and efficient workflow from the point the artwork is scheduled to the proof stage.
• Manipulate customer artwork so printed materials can be produced according to the production requirements.
• Graphic assembly of working art files; using a supplied print spec to create a final press-ready file.
• Design all files according to the requirements of the press it will run on; including press marks, color correction, etc.
• Maintain accuracy on all artworks so that orders flow efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain direct and open communication with internal admin team to ensure the final art meets the clients and printers needs.
• Communicate any press concerns with the admin team and present efficient suggestions and solutions for the client.
• Output production proofs depicting final artwork for client approval.
• Maintain an effective comprehension of calibration, profiling, and workflow procedures.
• Support the future development of the artworking team.

Required Skills

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, production artwork, prepress and print services.
• Experience using Esko 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

• Competitive salary – DOE
• Flexible work schedules
• Competitive benefits package (Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Death in Service, Referral bonus)
• 25 days Holiday per year + 8 Bank Holidays
• Social events
• Enhanced Parental Leave

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.