Pre-Press Artist - File Assembly

Bryce Corporation•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Unlike a traditional graphic artist, a prepress artist must understand the printing process in which images will be reproduced in order to prepare and assemble final files for print or plate production. The successful individual should be able to make recommendations to customers and staff in order for the printer to produce the highest quality of printing. A complete understanding of the flexographic printing process is desired. Quality final art construction and file assembly is the primary responsibility of this position.

Requirements

Understanding of the printing process for image reproduction.
Ability to prepare and assemble final files for print or plate production.
Ability to make recommendations to customers and staff for highest quality printing.
Complete understanding of the flexographic printing process is desired.
Quality final art construction and file assembly.
Pre-flight and review customer-supplied files and materials.
Communicate with internal / On-Site staff and customers.
Advise customers, sales staff, and customer service regarding potential pitfalls in graphics and printing.
Enter and maintain production orders.
Manage file production to meet delivery of scheduled proofs.
Read / process production orders.
Manipulate vector-based art files utilizing Adobe Suite of tools and Esko Software.
Typesetting and art development.
Work with Color Department to advise problem areas.
Assist in the development and programming of accurate workflows and automation.
Step files to customer templates and layouts.
Provide final files for plate making.
Quality check other Pre-Press Artist file production.
Follow and perform all QA procedures.

Nice To Haves

Complete understanding of the flexographic printing process.

Responsibilities

Work safely and adhere to all safety guidelines.
Pre-flight and review customer-supplied files and materials to limit downtime in art production.
Communicate with internal / On-Site staff and customers directly to meet expectations, services, and delivery.
Advise customers, sales staff, and customer service regarding potential pitfalls in areas of graphics and printing.
Enter and maintain production orders for the latest up-to-date and correct information.
Manage file production to meet delivery of scheduled proofs – PDF Soft Proofs and CT GMG Hard Proofs.
Read / process production orders to insure and maintain deliveries as scheduled.
Manipulate vector-based art files utilizing Adobe Suite of tools and Esko Software.
Typesetting and art development.
Work with Color Department to advise problem areas when finalizing file development.
Assist in the development and programming of accurate workflows and automation.
Step files to customer templates and layouts and provide final files for plate making.
Quality check other Pre-Press Artist file production for detailed accuracy of work performed.
Follow and perform all QA procedures to ensure artwork meets quality standards and meets customer’s expectations.
Personnel have to work in other departments and perform other duties in the course of their workday.
Cover other areas when others are out or otherwise unavailable.
Depth of work and activities are encouraged and expected.