Prepress Production Artist — Press-Ready Packaging Expert

Olberding Brand Family; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary – DOE

Flexible work schedules

Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Death

Referral bonus

25 days Holiday per year + 8 Bank Holl

Social events

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

The Olberding Brand Family is seeking a Prepress Production Artist for Hull. You will transform supplied designs into press-ready artwork, following brand guidelines and client specs. Manage workflow from scheduling to proof, applying changes and ensuring accuracy for print production.

Required: strong Illustrator skills, packaging knowledge, Esko PowerTrapper experience, and MacOS/Office proficiency. DOE salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Knowledge of consumer products packaging, prepress and print services.
• Experience using Esko PowerTrapper or equivalent.
• Understanding of major printing methods (Flexo, Gravure, Offset).
• Excellent communication and teamwork with attention to detail.
• Proficient in macOS and common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat).
• Committed to confidentiality and high ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare artwork from supplied files and brand guidelines for press.
• Convert designs to press-ready formats and implement client changes.
• Maintain workflow from scheduling to proof stage.
• Output production proofs for client approval.
• Ensure accuracy and fit to press requirements and specs.
• Coordinate with admin to meet client and printer needs.
• Support development of the artworking team.

Skills

Illustrator

Packaging knowledge

Prepress and print

Printing methods knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team support

MacOS proficiency

MS Office familiarity

Confidentiality

Tools

Esko PowerTrapper

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

FileMaker Pro

Acrobat

macOS

Job description

The Olberding Brand Family is seeking a Prepress Production Artist for Hull. You will transform supplied designs into press-ready artwork, following brand guidelines and client specs. Manage workflow from scheduling to proof, applying changes and ensuring accuracy for print production.

Required: strong Illustrator skills, packaging knowledge, Esko PowerTrapper experience, and MacOS/Office proficiency. DOE salary and benefits apply.