Esko Graphic Production Artist – 1st Shift

Interstate Packaging; White Bluff (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Packaging is seeking an ESKO Graphic Production Artist for the 1st shift in White Bluff, TN. You will prepare, optimize, and manage electronic files for flexo and digital printing, using ESKO Automation Engine and related tools to ensure color consistency and efficient platemaking workflows.

The role requires strong color management skills, G7 methodology, and a proven ability to calibrate proofing devices, profile inks, and maintain file integrity under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in flexographic/digital packaging color separation.
• Proficiency in Esko software suite (Automation Engine, ArtPro+, Color Engine, Pack Proof) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of ICC profiling, delta-E tolerances, and DFE architectures.
• Proven experience using spectrophotometers (e.g., X-Rite) to read color targets and audit ink profiles.
• Ability to catch structural, font, or color gaps in complex multi-layer artwork prior to imaging.
• Ability to pass a standard Munsell Hue/color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare customer artwork for flexographic and digital printing.
• Apply G7 colorimetric methods to ensure tonal accuracy.
• Calibrate and profile Epson contract proofing devices using ESKO tools.
• Maintain file hierarchies and production file integrity.
• Communicate project status with graphics supervisor and administrator.
• Follow GMPs and support QA of LEN files.

Skills

Color separation

G7 methodology

Esko software

ICC profiling

Spectrophotometer use

Artwork review

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Graphic Design

Tools

Automation Engine

ArtPro+

Color Engine

Pack Proof

Adobe Creative Suite

X-Rite spectrophotometer

Job description

Interstate Packaging is seeking an ESKO Graphic Production Artist for the 1st shift in White Bluff, TN. You will prepare, optimize, and manage electronic files for flexo and digital printing, using ESKO Automation Engine and related tools to ensure color consistency and efficient platemaking workflows.

The role requires strong color management skills, G7 methodology, and a proven ability to calibrate proofing devices, profile inks, and maintain file integrity under tight deadlines.