Prepress Artist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prepress Artists uses a MAC to perform all art function as well as preparing files for prepress.  This role works with and is affluent in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and all imagesetter processes.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Takes existing art and makes it prepress ready to image.
•    Traps files.
•    Handles proofing.
•    Checks densities,
•    Scans barcodes.
•    Labels and archives all final files
•    Maintains imagesetters and peripherals.
•    Handles overall cleanup.
•    Additional duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Marketing or related field
•    4+ years of previous Graphic Arts or Marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
•    High degree of proficiency in 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 management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary.
 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.