Graphics Specialist

American Packaging Corporation•Churchville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphics Specialist at American Packaging Corporation (APC) plays a crucial role in managing and executing customer graphics projects from inception through to final production approval. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a strong understanding of pre-press and printing processes. The Graphics Specialist collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution of artwork and graphics-related tasks.

Requirements

Minimum two years training towards a Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, five years related work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong project management, time management, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills a must.
Self-directed, self-starter who has the ability to motivate team members and be proactive.
Experience in Flexography or Rotogravure printing.
Familiarity with both Mac and PC platforms
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop
Absenteeism: at work every day on time
Accuracy: uncompromised
Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
Conflict Resolution
Confidentiality
Detail: attention to
Innovation: constantly re-develop systems
Organizational skills
Presentation skills
Professionalism/professional demeanor
Team: work as a member with all employees

Responsibilities

Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate. Adhere to all company safety guidelines.
Establish execution strategies for customer graphics projects, including new product launches, line extensions, redesigns, trials, and cost-savings projects. Follow APC procedures, objectives, timing, and financial commitments in specified systems.
Attend pre-production meetings with customers and suppliers as needed and schedule internal pre-pro meetings as defined by APC procedures.
Review and approve artwork for accuracy and compliance with COE, industry, print, and government regulations. Make recommendations for improvement and document/resolve specification deviations.
Coordinate proof approval processes with customers, separators, print tool suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams through effective written and verbal communication.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Customer Service, Production Control, Technical, separators, plate vendors, and ink vendors.
Complete print order specifications, purchase orders, cost estimates, and invoices related to artwork development projects.
Manage customer press approvals, ensuring compliance with APC requirements and assisting with color adjustments to gain final customer approval.
Understand & be capable of initiating fingerprint trials with our key suppliers & then interpreting the results.
Take proactive steps to solve problems and undertake new projects as they arise, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
Assemble, distribute, and maintain customer approved color standards, providing samples to internal and external customers as required.
Stay informed about new pre-press graphics technology advancements.
Attend and participate in all company mandated meetings.
Limited business travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.