The Artwork Proof processor is the person responsible for carrying out all artwork duties within the artwork department.
Their main roles will involve formatting & preparing artwork for proofs, liaising with customers to gain approval of supplied pdf proofs and preparing jobs for production.
As they are part of a team, they should work with colleagues to overcome any technical issues they may have, this improves their knowledge and keeps the group motivated.
Monitoring and updating the production schedule, liaising with sales and production to overcome potential problems.
Schedule and prioritise work ensuring KPI’s are achieve and all production targets are being adhered to.
Utilising Promo Office to receive the necessary files & information from sales as well as printing Works Orders.
Reporting any technical and processing issues to the relevant person before processing the jobs.
Advising customers of preferred artwork types and any artwork technical related issues.
Managing and saving of artwork files on company’s computer systems.
Preparing of proofs to send to clients for approval.
Liaising with customers via telephone and email any amendments relating to the artwork proofs.
Using a supplied brief mock-up creative design.
Make sure phone manor and emails are in line with company’s policies.
Processing approved artwork, producing all production documentation required on the factory floor.
In the absence of the Leading Hand sign off Artwork for production
When required to, communicate with outside suppliers.
Outputting of films, embroidery run sheets and transfers for the production process.
Communicating with production personnel on progress of jobs and potential production problems.
Filing of all production documentation for retrieval in the future.
Making sure department’s hardware is kept up to date and all issues are reported to manager.
Ensuring work area is kept tidy and is in line with company’s safety polices.
Ensuring all work-related issues/concerns are raised with the department manager.
Undertake any reasonable task given.
Dropping into other departments and completing reasonable requests from the department manager.
Training others when called upon.
Working towards and communicating continuous improvements in areas of work.
Actively working within a team to generate the required performances.
Requirements:
Experience with graphic design software and image editing tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop)
Able to use standard computer systems
Solid knowledge of the printing process and preflight tools (e.g. Adobe Acrobat & RIP Software)
Experience with creative design.
An ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines
Keen attention to detail
Target driven to enable production targets are met and surpassed.
Flexible in learning and tasks.
Able to work within teams affectively but can work alone if the need is there.
Able to communicate verbally, email and telephone between departments as well as maintain proper working relations with customers.
Able to regularly alternate between sitting & standing positions and move consistently throughout the day due to the nature of the role.
Be able to problem solve and breakdown issues logically.
Be able to work under pressure due to tight timelines and production needs based on the nature of the business.
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