CREATIVE SERVICES ARTIST

Abx Innovative Packaging Solutions, Llc; Macedon (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions, Llc is seeking a Creative Services Production Artist to convert client artwork into press-ready files on-site in Macedon, NY. You will handle color corrections, separations, proofs, and rigorous file organization to meet press specifications.

The role requires a degree in graphic design or flexo printing technology (or equivalent experience), strong Mac/Adobe skills, and excellent communication. Travel when needed; on-site position with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design or Flexo Printing Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong experience with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to identify and analyze a problem.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to pass a color vision test within normal limits.
• Travel occasionally if needed.

Responsibilities

• Create production art based on client requirements
• Create all final files according to the press requirements, including press technical marks, color correction, etc.
• Follow the artist instructions in the Creative Services database
• Produce color separations for printing plates
• Produce color proofs for internal and external customers
• Keep digital files organized according to the procedure
• Make independent judgments of working art files, analyzing needs and product requirements to create a final press-ready file
• Maintain an effective comprehension of profiling and workflow procedures
• Proofread all work, including customer proofs and final files
• Develop and implement new ideas to improve workflows
• Assist with fingerprint and proof profiling activities
• Consistently meet acceptable standards of quality and quantity
• Contribute to department and corporate goals
• Demonstrate a teamwork attitude

Skills

Problem identification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Graphic Design degree

Flexo Printing Technology degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Mac OS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

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CREATIVE SERVICES ARTIST

Full Time Professional Macedon, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Title: Creative Services Production Artist (On-Site)

Department: Creative Services

Location: Macedon, NY - Onsite

FLSA Status: Hourly

Purpose: The Production Artist is responsible for converting customer-submitted artwork into a press-compatible format. They will process jobs efficiently while providing the highest quality and managing customer and plant expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Create production art based on client requirements
• Create all final files according to the press requirements, including press technical marks, color correction, etc.
• Follow the artist instructions in the Creative Services database
• Produce color separations for printing plates
• Produce color proofs for internal and external customers
• Keep digital files organized according to the procedure
• Make independent judgments of working art files, analyzing needs and product requirements to create a final press-ready file
• Maintain an effective comprehension of profiling and workflow procedures
• Proofread all work, including customer proofs and final files
• Develop and implement new ideas to improve workflows
• Assist with fingerprint and proof profiling activities
• Consistently meet acceptable standards of quality and quantity
• Contribute to department and corporate goals
• Demonstrate a teamwork attitude

Qualifications:

• Degree in Graphic Design or Flexo Printing Technology, or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience with
  • Mac operating systems and associated software
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
  • Microsoft Suite
• Ability to identify and analyze a problem
• Basic knowledge of Flexography or similar printing methods
• Experience with color-correcting images using Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to pass a color vision test within normal limits
• Visual acuity of at least 20/50 for distance (corrected or uncorrected) and a minimal near vision ability to read 10–12-point type at a distance of 12-18 inches
• Ability to pass an artist’s skills test administered at our facility
• Preferred knowledge or experience with Esko or other RIP Software
• Ability to travel occasionally if needed

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.