Graphic Designer

PPC FLEX•Buffalo Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced in-house graphic artist for a full-time position, Monday-Friday. The primary responsibility involves reproducing or manipulating prepress graphics, design, and layout work in compliance with job specifications. The role requires strong skills in Adobe Illustrator (CC) and Photoshop. The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and be capable of working effectively in a high-pressure environment to meet fast deadlines. Attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential qualities. Additionally, the position necessitates maintaining good working relationships with the production, sales, and customer service departments.

Requirements

Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (CC) and Photoshop
Know how to work on a Mac computer
Must be willing to learn new skills
Must be able to work with others and follow instructions
Must organize and track assigned jobs
Must be detail-oriented and proactive
Have good working relationships with production, sales, and customer service
Ability to Color-Correct and Optimize Images
Willing to understand the production process
Recognize potential printing problems and know how to resolve them
Know about color separations, traps, and stepping-out art
Understand how to create art for the majority of our products
Troubleshoot issues
Bachelor’s Degree required
One to three years in design and/or graphics-related job

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Insite, Kodak Prinergy, and Esko Software

Responsibilities

Design and Layout artwork in compliance with job specifications
Create and Check plate files for flexo printing
Create and check files for digital printing
Work under high-pressure to meet fast deadlines
Organize and track assigned jobs
Work with others and follow instructions
Maintain good working relationships with production, sales, and customer service
Communicate with customers as needed about art issues
Communicate with customers about the printability of art
Do color separations, traps, and stepping-out art
Understand line screens and hybrid screens
Color-Correct and Optimize Images
Printing Contract Proofs and Mock-Ups
Learn well about the production process
Reproduce or manipulate prepress graphics
Perform other responsibilities and duties as required from time to time depending on the needs of the company