Pre-Press Artist

The Magnet Group • Washington, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-press artist is responsible for launching orders to an OS team artist or manually setting up the art and making sure a proof is sent to the customer as needed. Artist needs to review the queries if applicable from our OS artists or any other department to continue the order’s processing. Once order is approved, the artist will check the setup of production files, launch to the presses and print appropriate files to production along with tracking the order. Artist must communicate with other departments including CS and Production to take care of internal order needs such as fixing or adjusting files, virtuals, art checks or stitch counts. Assistance with overflow on marketing requests may be requested. Artist must have a mastery of Adobe Illustrator, a working knowledge of printing processes, and an understanding of die/item area limitations.

Requirements

• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of printing processes.
• Understanding of die/item area limitations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, emphasis on Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Full understanding of Raster/Vector, CMYK/RGB, Spot/Process colors.
• Ability to communicate and take minimal direction.
• Self-starter who works independently.
• Dependable, detail and team oriented.
• Able to follow written/verbal instruction.
• Excellent communication and typing skills.
• Great multi-tasking skills.
• Able to ensure that orders are processed in a timely fashion.
• MacOS or PC Proficient.

Responsibilities

• Launch orders to an OS team artist or manually set up art.
• Ensure proofs are sent to the customer as needed.
• Review queries from OS artists or other departments to continue order processing.
• Check the setup of production files once an order is approved.
• Launch files to the presses and print appropriate files for production.
• Track the order.
• Communicate with other departments (CS and Production) for internal order needs such as fixing or adjusting files, virtuals, art checks, or stitch counts.
• Provide assistance with overflow on marketing requests.
• Setup, Check and Process Orders through a systematic procedure flow to be produced.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed