Prepress Production Artworker

NOTE: This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.

Prepress Production Artworker / Beccles / Full-Time Permanent / Salary--26,000 - -30,000 per annum.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking an experienced-Prepress Production Artworker-to join our client, a reputable manufacturing company. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in preparing artwork for print, with at least two years of experience within the print or packaging industry.

This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Thursday 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs, Friday 08.00 to 16.00hrs.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, early closure on Christmas Eve, paid breaks, and the option to buy/sell annual leave.
• 3% pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, company sick pay, and long service awards.
• Free flu vaccinations, physiotherapist support, mental health resources, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts at SNAP Fitness, Bungay Swimming Pool, and other local gyms.
• Free hot and cold drinks, monthly sweet & savoury treats, Christmas hampers, Easter eggs, and chocolate bars in September.
• Paid time off for medical appointments, overtime opportunities, subsidised social events, family fun days, and the Caxton Club offer.
• Free car parking, refer-a-friend scheme, and ongoing learning & development opportunities.

Prepress Production Artworker will-join a collaborative artwork team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, print-ready artwork that meets client specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using Adobe CC packages to develop supplied concepts into print-ready artwork for internal and client sign off.
• Liaising with production, sales teams, and designers to ensure the clients'' brief is met.
• Maintaining quality, accuracy and consistency of originated artwork, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Originating artwork following product specifications for client sign-off and preparing files for print production while working within our standard operating and safety procedures.
• Preparing press-ready files and requesting ink matches from external suppliers, to produce colour accurate printed samples for client approval.
• Producing production packs for our print departments, including approved inks, printing plates and films, in accordance with our standard operating and safety procedures.
• Overseeing the lifecycle of projects from the original customer file to final approval of production packs.

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A successful-Prepress Production Artworker-will have strong Mac skills with excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, proven experience in a design and printing environment, and preferably an understanding of silk screen, Tampo, and flexo printing processes; they should be highly detail-oriented with a methodical approach to artwork preparation, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks, demonstrate a dedicated work ethic and professional demeanor, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve departmental goals.