QC Operator

Prospex Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging agency in Leeds seeks a QC Operator - Packaging Artwork & Repro. The role requires expertise in validating packaging artwork for accuracy and compliance with brand standards. Candidates should have strong experience in QC/Proofread roles, knowledge of print processes, and proficiency in Adobe CS. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for continuous improvement in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QC/Proofread role, particularly in packaging artwork.
• Familiarity with print, packaging, and label manufacturing.
• Ability to evaluate packaging artwork files for printability.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve packaging files for accuracy and quality.
• Inspect digital and physical proofs for design and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Experience in QC/Proofread roles

Knowledge of Adobe CS

Understanding of packaging artwork

Expertise in print processes

Tools

Adobe CS

Esko

Job description

QC Operator - Packaging Artwork & Repro

Location: Leeds

Salary: DOE

Company: A leading packaging and graphics agency.

Role

As an Artwork Quality Control Specialist, your role is pivotal in maintaining the quality and accuracy of artwork and labelling for various products.

The Packaging QC is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of packaging artwork before it goes to production. This role acts as a critical checkpoint between the artwork team and print/manufacturing, ensuring that final deliverables align with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and technical specifications.

To check and approve artwork and repro files against approved designs to ensure:

• Review and Approve Packaging Files: Verify layout, typography, colour profiles, dielines, image resolution, and branding alignment in final artwork.
• Proofing: Meticulously inspect digital and physical packaging proofs for design layout, grammar, spelling, barcode placement, and regulatory information.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the wider teams, print technical, client delight, and printers to resolve issues and align on standards.
• Brand Compliance: Ensure all packaging adheres to brand standards, including logos, colour, iconography, and legal copy.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation of approvals, checklists, and QA reports for reference and audits.
• Feedback Loop: Provide clear and constructive feedback to teams and external vendors to improve future quality and workflow efficiency.
• Colour Management: Assist in evaluating colour consistency and accuracy across digital and printed samples.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in QA workflow to reduce errors and improve speed-to-market.

Requirements

• Experience within a QC / Proofread role – specifically packaging artwork and repro
• Experience working within a print, packaging and labels manufacturer / agency
• Experience of 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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