Reprographics & CAD Assistant (Packaging)

Kingston Carton Limited; Hessle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Structure

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

In-person working environment

Job summary

Kingston Carton Limited is seeking an experienced Reprographics & CAD Technician to join our pre-press and studio team in the folding carton packaging industry. You will prepare customer artwork for print and produce accurate CAD layouts, while ensuring all files are production-ready to the highest quality standards.

You will work closely with customers, designers, account managers, and the production team to ensure artwork accuracy, colour consistency and efficient workflow from artwork to

Qualifications

• Experience in reprographics or pre-press for packaging artwork.
• Strong understanding of lithographic carton production and dielines.
• Ability to manage proofing and customer approvals with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, amend and verify customer artwork for lithographic carton production.
• Produce and maintain CAD drawings and packaging layouts.
• Operate reprographics and pre-press workflows, including CTP systems.
• Carry out trapping, step-and-repeat, imposition, and artwork preparation for print.
• Set up and verify dielines.
• Perform barcode verification and artwork quality checks.
• Conduct artwork compliance checks and colour management checks.
• Prepare proofs for approval.
• Liaise with designers, brand owners, customers, and internal teams.
• Maintain document control, file management and revision history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in reprographics and pre-press.
• Work to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.

Skills

Packaging artwork

Pre-press knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Esko

ArtPro+

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

GlobalVision

Job description

Reprographics & CAD Assistant (Packaging)

We are seeking an experienced Reprographics & CAD Technician to join our pre-press and studio team within the folding carton packaging industry. This is a key role, responsible for preparing customer artwork for print, producing accurate CAD layouts, managing reprographics processes, and ensuring all files are production-ready to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with customers, designers, account managers, and the production team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality printed packaging while ensuring artwork accuracy, colour consistency, and efficient workflow throughout the process.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing, amending, and verifying customer artwork for lithographic carton production.
• Producing and maintaining CAD drawings and packaging layouts.
• Operating reprographics and pre-press workflows, including CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
• Carrying out trapping, step-and-repeat, imposition, and artwork preparation for print.
• Setting up and verifying dielines.
• Barcode verification and artwork quality checks using industry-standard software.
• Artwork compliance checks.
• Colour management checks.
• Preparing proofs for approval.
• Liaising with designers, brand owners, customers, and internal production teams.
• Document control, file management, and revision history.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the reprographics and pre-press department.
• Working efficiently to meet production schedules and customer delivery deadlines.

What We're Looking For:

• Experienced reprographics or pre-press professional with a strong understanding of packaging artwork, lithographic print production and carton construction.
• An individual with good technical knowledge, attention to detail and enjoy working in a packaging design studio environment, where quality is paramount.

Experience That Would Be Helpful:

• Proven experience in print reprographics within the folding carton or packaging print sector.
• Hands‑on experience with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
• Proficient in industry‑standard software including Esko, ArtPro+, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and GlobalVision.
• Sound understanding of the lithographic printing process as applied to carton production.
• Skilled in trapping, step‑and‑repeat, imposition, dieline setup, and barcode/artwork verification.
• Experience working with brand guidelines and colour management, including Pantone, ICC profiles, and spot colour builds.
• Ability to liaise confidently with designers, brand owners, customers, and print production teams.
• Excellent attention to detail with a quality‑first approach to artwork accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills with experience managing proofing and customer approval processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What's In It For You:

• A Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and skill set.
• Company Bonus Structure.
• Holiday Entitlement of 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to grow within a progressive company
• Supportive team environment
• Full‑time permanent position
• In‑person working environment
• Training and development opportunities