Lead Artist PrePress Media Specialist

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

2d•$23

About The Position

The Lead Artist/Prepress Media Specialist in the Print Shop produces artwork and proofs for stationery, business cards, forms, etc. This position inspects incoming jobs and artwork for branding and PAN compliance, and pre-flight files for print production. Producing both Internet soft proofs and inkjet hard proofs. Prepares, edits, and prints a high volume of large format research posters. Archive customer assets. Provide technical support to customers as required. Able to operate/assist in all production operations when needed.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Adobe Design software, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop.
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Publisher.
Ability to operate digital production color and B&W printers, envelope press, large format printer and paper trimmer.
Knowledge of digital and offset printing.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have a strong sense of urgency.
Good math skills, fractions, and percentages are necessary for placement and scale of graphics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Produce layouts and proofs for stationery, business cards, forms, etc.
Checks, edits, and prints research posters with the correct size, branding, layout, etc.
Produces and edits technical and scientific illustrations for publication.
Prepares estimates and advises customers concerning job specifications and deadlines.
Inspects incoming jobs and artwork for branding guidelines and PAN compliance.
Requests and compares quotes from outside print vendors.
Monitors and maintains customer file archives on the Graphics server.
Performs job data entry into the Printing Services database for new and completed print jobs.
Packages completed material for delivery; makes deliveries when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.