Job Title: Prepress Production Artist
Company:
Location: Providence, RI
Description:
Position Overview
The Prepress Production Artist is primarily responsible for translating design files into complete and well organized files that are ready for prepress/printing. Experience in preflighting files for flexographic printing processes is a must. This person must be highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
Essential Job Function
? Review all jobs & interpret job information as directed by Graphics Manager or CSR.
? Analyze and evaluate projects to determine most efficient execution.
? Troubleshoot problems and creatively resolve production challenges while maintaining design intent.
? Build files per job specifications such as minimum line weights, minimum dot, number of colors, etc.
? Produce job ticket with detailed instructions for separator(s) to produce job.
? Organize digital files in a consistent manner locally & on the server.
? Check, verify and sight proof completed work for errors to ensure compliance with job specifications and client standards.
? Assist with manual production when required.
? Compose, retouch and recreate vector and raster artwork as needed.
? Understanding of color matching proofs to PMS standard book.
? General knowledge of digital flexo plate TIFF file formats.
Basic Job Qualifications: Skills and Abilities
? Skilled in image formats, file compression, and optimization techniques.
? Quick grasp of project parameters, line extensions and templates.
? Skilled problem solver, detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects with supervision.
? Maintain current knowledge of current software, hardware and upgrades.
? Must be accurate to specifications, true to deadlines, and resilient to ever-changing client demands.
? Flexographic printing/packaging knowledge a must.
Education / Experience / Training
? 3 to 5 years experience in production art or related field Bachelors Degree in Graphics Production or related field preferred
? Proficiency in current software application as required to build print-ready files for prepress: CS4 Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop & Acrobat Professional in a Mac OS environment is mandatory. Understanding of File Maker Pro a plus.
? Knowledge of basic layout principles, aesthetic design concepts, typography, color theory, die schematics and printer specs.
? Knowledge of standard printing procedures, preflight practices and flexographic printing standards.
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans as well as a generous 401(k) company match. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal opportunities to succeed.
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