CREATIVE SERVICES ARTIST

Job Title: Creative Services Production Artist (On-Site)

Department: Creative Services

Location: Macedon, NY - Onsite

FLSA Status: Hourly

Salary Range:

Purpose: The Production Artist is responsible for converting customer-submitted artwork into a press-compatible format. They will process jobs efficiently while providing the highest quality and managing customer and plant expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Create production art based on client requirements

• Create all final files according to the press requirements, including press technical marks, color correction, etc.

• Follow the artist instructions in the Creative Services database

• Produce color separations for printing plates

• Produce color proofs for internal and external customers

• Keep digital files organized according to the procedure

• Make independent judgments of working art files, analyzing needs and product requirements to create a final press-ready file

• Maintain an effective comprehension of profiling and workflow procedures

• Proofread all work, including customer proofs and final files

• Develop and implement new ideas to improve workflows

• Assist with fingerprint and proof profiling activities

• Consistently meet acceptable standards of quality and quantity

• Contribute to department and corporate goals

• Demonstrate a teamwork attitude

• Maintain housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Degree in Graphic Design or Flexo Printing Technology, or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience with
  • Mac operating systems and associated software
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
  • Microsoft Suite
• Ability to identify and analyze a problem
• Basic knowledge of Flexography or similar printing methods
• Experience with color-correcting images using Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to pass a color vision test within normal limits
• Visual acuity of at least 20/50 for distance (corrected or uncorrected) and a minimal near vision ability to read 10–12-point type at a distance of 12-18 inches
• Ability to pass an artist’s skills test administered at our facility
• Preferred knowledge or experience with Esko or other RIP Software
• Ability to travel occasionally if needed

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit. ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.

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