QC Operator

Prospex Recruitment; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and branding agency in West Yorkshire seeks a QC Operator for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will review and ensure the accuracy of packaging artwork before production. Key qualifications include experience in a QC role, knowledge of packaging artwork and printing technologies, and expert skills in Adobe CS. This position enables the candidate to contribute to developing packaging artwork guidelines and best practices while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a QC/Proofread role - specifically packaging artwork and repro.
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer/agency.
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review packaging artwork for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure final deliverables align with brand guidelines and legal requirements.
• Mark up amendments and liaise with the artwork team.

Skills

Experience within a QC/Proofread role

Knowledge of packaging artwork

Expert knowledge of Adobe CS

Experience checking packaging artwork files for printability

Tools

Adobe CS

Esko

Job description

QC Operator - Packaging

Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and branding agency.

Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging QC Operator to join a well-established company in West Yorkshire on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 home).

Responsibilities

• The Packaging QC is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before it goes to production.
• Act as a critical checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing, ensuring that final deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications.
• Ensure artworks are technically correct to the supplied print specifications.
• Ensure the correct use of colours, cutters, layers on all jobs are in compliance with company working procedures and client expectations.
• Ensure all associated images are correct for size, colour profile, resolution and colour separation for the required print processes.
• Mark up any amendments and liaise with the artwork team/account managers.
• Assist with Fit for Use/Booking in print process/trappings.
• Learn automated work processes & assist future development.
• Contribute to the development of packaging artwork guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience within a QC/Proofread role - specifically packaging artwork and repro.
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer/agency.
• Experience checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast paced environment is essential.
• Knowledge of packaging artwork, repro and associated printing technologies.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CS and Esko.
• Full knowledge of print processes.

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