General Responsibilities: Under the direction of the People and Performance Coach - Graphic Arts Supervisor, the Pre-Press Project Analyst is responsible for all activities and coordination of pre-press operations of customer artwork and technical specifications (i.
e.
, repro and distortion) to enable accurate print plates and to achieve customer color target on the press in a reproducible manner based on the AFS printing process.
The Pre-Press Project Analyst is also expected to ensure quality control standards are always observed for these activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Participates in customer/design agencies pre-production meeting(s) and establishes a client brief as input for the reproduction of artwork.
Assesses customer artwork, advises customers regarding artwork guidelines, and provides technical instructions for the reproduction of the artwork to the Graphics Repro Representatives.
Checks reproduction files of customer artwork jobs for color matching, trapping, layering, file structure, elements, etc.
in accordance with technical specifications for repro work.
Determines artwork amendments (text corrections and color modifications) to bring art to meet AFS printing specifications.
Creates design guides for customers / design agencies and serves as a liaison with the AFS TFC on sleeve specifications.
Oversees the reproduction of customer artwork (pre-press operation), color management, and pre-distortion of graphic elements, and ensures quality control standards are always maintained.
Partners with manufacturing operations (engraving and print) to advise or consult on specific artwork problems.
Supports sales / customer / manufacturing operations for print views to execute color matching on the print and proof press.
Supports any efforts to maintain high-quality standards as defined by BRC and other plant-wide initiatives to help the parent-company, local company and the department
Performs other tasks and/or assignments as defined by the Graphic Arts Manager
Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a fast-paced environment
Communication: Possesses strong communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
Teamwork: Ability to work with others as well as independently.
Demonstrates strong listening skills; values and respects others’ ideas and contributions
Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with others
Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results.
Takes ownership and accountability for self and department.
Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions
Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically
Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic
Safety and Compliance: Consistently demonstrates “safety first” mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies, and dedicated to employee safety and well-being
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree preferred in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum of one year’s experience in a customer support role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
ESKO graphics pre-press software is ideal
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CSS
GMG Epson proofing system
Possesses good understanding of color metric
Strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with the customer and its design agencies and/or third parties (suppliers / manufacturing operations)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills; must be able to manage tasks and projects with minimal guidance
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Product knowledge of shrink sleeve applications and requirements for packaging market related to graphic design a plu
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