Lead Artwork Prepress Specialist

SGS & Co; Manila; On-site; PHP 469,000 - 714,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co in Manila is seeking an artwork specialist to translate briefs into print-ready artwork, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and technical constraints. The role involves collaboration with printers and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality artwork across multilingual packs.

Applicants should have 3 years’ experience in artwork creation and interpreting design concepts through to execution, with the ability to mentor junior staff and ensure consistent output

Qualifications

• 3 years: Experienced in artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard
• 3 years: Experienced in interpreting concepts and/or brand guidelines through to artwork execution

Responsibilities

• Understand briefs, brand guidelines, and technical constraints for projects/design ranges
• Interpret concepts and brand guidelines through to artwork execution
• Provide technical advice and suggestions back to the client
• Coordinate with printers on artwork and production
• Ensure work adheres to client guidelines and process standards
• Maintain artwork within print production constraints (colors, dot gain, TAC)
• Meet regulatory requirements in artwork
• Ensure consistency across multi-component packs
• Prepare accurate artwork from approved design briefs
• Roll out artwork across multilingual packs from translations
• Keep line and traffic teams updated on progress and deadlines
• Adhere to quality control procedures and document completion
• Reproduce artwork and apply grips/holdbacks per printer specs
• Lead multi-component artwork projects to maintain consistency
• Contribute to development of artwork processes based on client needs
• Develop and update master artworks and guidelines
• Train and mentor junior staff

Skills

Artwork creation

Brand guidelines

Print production

Technical advice

Multilingual packs

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Job description

SGS & Co in Manila is seeking an artwork specialist to translate briefs into print-ready artwork, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and technical constraints. The role involves collaboration with printers and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality artwork across multilingual packs.

Applicants should have 3 years’ experience in artwork creation and interpreting design concepts through to execution, with the ability to mentor junior staff and ensure consistent output