Pre-press Artwork Coordinator

We are seeking a Permanent Pre-press Artwork Coordinator for our client, Huhtamaki based in their Belfast site. The role holder will be focused on producing work to a high-quality artwork standard. Working to customer’s specifications and Huhtamaki’s strict guidelines the role will include usage of applications such as ArtPro, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, to create high quality/print ready graphic files for internal and external requirements, with responsibility for data accuracy/cost control and be able to sustain a high degree of attention within a fast paced and demanding environment. .

Minimum of 3 years hands on experience in a similar role.

Experience in prepress processes and proven ability to work with minimum supervision.

Proven experience in Apple and Windows operating systems.

Highly competent in artwork software packages such as Esko software Artpro/Artprot, adobe packaging software.

Working knowledge of a client web-based packaging artwork review and approval portals.

Proven experience to pre-flight/inspect supplied artwork and prepare that artwork correctly for printing.

Highly proficient in building print ready packaging artwork onto approval CAD files.

Educated to degree level within relevant discipline.

Alternatively, candidates with no degree with at least 5 years relevant experience in a similar role may also be considered.

Adobe Creative Suite skills such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat and colour correction and retouching to improve printability.

Esko Graphics software skills, especially Artpro to correct and retouch images in Photoshop.

Pre/pro & trapping processes and finalisation of packaging artwork files.

Digital prepress workflows, Rips, colour proofing systems and CTP equipment.

Print colour management software and X-rite equipment.

Production of print ready artwork from incorrect/poor quality files or copy supplied.

Awareness of cost control.

Ability to build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.

Ability to interpret departmental requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Conceptual thinker able to research new ideas.

Ability to plan and organise workload effectively to meet specified deadlines.

Excellent customer service.

Innovative and highly creative whilst listening carefully to customer requirements.

Resilience, to deal with designs being rejected and being prepared to rework them, sometimes at short notice to meet customer requirements.

Team player that is open to collaboration while seeking solutions.

Passion to excel and challenge the traditions of packaging design.

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Experience in packaging/carton design and prototyping.

Degree in Packaging Design.