Quality Packaging, Inc. is hiring: Pre-press/Graphics Specialist in Fond du Lac

Overview

Job Title: Pre-press/Graphics Specialist

Employer: Quality Packaging, Inc.

Employment Type: Full Time/Salary Exempt

Core Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Hours are subject to change based on customer demand.

Note: This role is not a Graphic Design position.

Position Summary

QPI produces innovative and high-quality package designs through collaboration with the design team and clients. The purpose of this position is to facilitate production by preparing press-ready files for a variety of applications, including offset, flexo, and digital (hybrid) printing. The candidate must possess heightened attention to detail, anticipate and troubleshoot print issues, communicate effectively, and accurately prepare AI/PDF files based on print application for samples, proofs, and production. Ability to pivot on projects with little or no notice is a key requirement.

Essential Functions

• Review customer-supplied art files, images, and designs in Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on prepress requirements
• Enter and maintain QPI spec database and prepress spreadsheet
• Work independently and as part of a team to ensure parts of the overall design are completed on time
• Use FTP to send/receive large files
• Preapprove art files
• Produce art proofs for jobs and send hard copy or electronic PDFs to customers for approval
• Prepare files for print using internal ripping software
• Assist in prototype packages that require artwork
• Maintain an open mind when discussing portions of the design project
• Modify work schedule based on customer demand
• Assist in maintenance and updates to the design center project list
• Follow and enforce QPI safety policy and procedures
• Place native art files correctly onto QPI internal printing layout
• Communicate effectively when reviewing customer native art files
• Photograph samples for image database (Photoshop)

Qualifications

• High skill level using Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign (in order of importance)
• Open to learning new software for various print applications
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to perform math with emphasis on layout
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize with little direction
• Demonstrated competencies in job knowledge, quality, communication, dependability, teamwork, initiative, planning and organization, adaptability, project management, judgment, and cost consciousness
• Cost-consciousness: can work within approved budgets and contribute to efficiency

Education

• 1-2 years’ experience specializing in Adobe Creative Suite, Production Art, and Pre-press graphics
• Associate degree in Graphic Design or Pre-Press

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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