Production Artist
Date: 18 Apr 2024
Location: Salford, ENG, GB, M50 2GN
Company: Matthews International
Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career where innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
At SGK Print (formally iDL), we create amazing in-store experiences for brands across several sectors, from the nation’s favorite fast-food joints to the world’s most renowned retailers. With a legacy spanning over six decades, we’re a family business with the backing of a global powerhouse, meaning you get the best of both worlds when you join our team. Our culture is the bedrock of our success, which is why we’re committed to fostering an environment where authenticity is encouraged and diverse talent flourishes. If you’re a hard worker with a can-do attitude and a knack for seeing opportunities where others see challenges, then we want to hear from you.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are recruiting for a Production Artist to join our team in Salford. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis, 2 days WFH and 3 days Office.
Your role will be to artwork for packaging production assignments to be incorporated in to final layout for assembly. This role incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography, text, legal requirements, etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging, circulars, etc.) per client’s technical specifications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) with team to gather information on production assignments.
- Produces high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
- Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate level artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and print techniques.
- Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company standards, and the client’s Brand guidelines and standards.
- Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining project plan information into the project tracking system.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• Previous graphic arts experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Basic computer software skills within Apple Mac equipment and operating systems, Adobe Design Suite, Acrobat plus QuarkXpress, Agile, etc.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
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