Pre-Press Artworker
Salary:
30-40k
Location:
South East
Location: Berkshire
Salary: £35k – £40k
The Company: My client is a leading provider of large format graphics
The Role:
- You will be instrumental in preparing and finalising artwork for print production across various machines
- You will work closely with Sales, Client Services, Production and Finishing teams to ensure all projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
- Processing pre‑press jobs daily in line with an agreed production schedule.
- Creating print‑ready artwork for production, completing full pre‑flight checks including colour setup and brand guideline compliance.
- Applying correct bleed, scaling, and image extension to artworks.
- Preparing files to suit agreed substrates, print machinery, and finishing requirements.
- Creating and managing cutter files where required.
- Nesting and tiling artwork to achieve the best possible material yield.
- Producing simple and fast‑turnaround artworks and amendments, maintaining quality control standards.
- Communicating progress and issues to Production Managers and Department Managers throughout the day.
- Working collaboratively with the wider production team to achieve daily objectives.
- Demonstrating flexibility in working hours during peak production periods, including overtime when required.
- Using an online MIS system to manage workloads and job tracking.
Requirements:
- Proven experience working in a pre‑press environment, ideally within large‑format print production.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Strong working knowledge of pre‑press software and workflows.
- Good understanding of large‑format printing and finishing processes.
- High level of technical accuracy with strong attention to detail.
- Confident, organised, and capable self‑
- Takes pride in producing high‑quality work, remaining focused, calm, and motivated under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours to support business demands
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Senior Consultant - Print/B1/B2/Digital/Large Format/Print Management/Labels/Signage/BMS
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