Production Artist - Repro

Brand:  SGK
Company:  Schawk UK Ltd (UK105)
Line of Business:  SGK UK
Location: 

Salford, ENG, GB, M50 2GN

Req ID:  12396


SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value.  SGK is a Matthews International company. 

POSITION SUMMARY

We are recruiting for a Production Artist  with Repro skills to join our team in Salford. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis, 2 days WFH and 3 days Office.

 

You will good experience of working with the Adobe suite and ideally Repro of packaging artworks. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.
  • Ensures high quality standards in all production client deliverables.
  • Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to intermediate or complex 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), 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.
  • Meets quality standards consistently for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Previous experience in a production or repro role; 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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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.


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