Production Graphic Designer

UFP Industries•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Production Graphic Designer creates customer-requested artwork, prepares files for production, and works with customers to obtain art approval. The role maintains customer art files, ensures artwork quality and accuracy, follows prepress requirements, and coordinates with vendors regarding printing plates. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager. The role includes a minimum of four weeks of in-office training covering Advantage Label purchasing software and various email and art programs, as well as training on procedures Pr-4.0-02, Pr-7.2-01, Pr-7.4-01, Pr-7.4-02, Pr-8.2-01, and Pr-8.5-01. The company describes itself as growing, with a family-oriented team and supportive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and/or at least 3 years of experience with computer graphic programs and practical application of graphic design creation.
Complete a minimum of four weeks of in-office training covering Advantage Label purchasing software and various email and art programs.
Complete training on procedures Pr-4.0-02, Pr-7.2-01, Pr-7.4-01, Pr-7.4-02, Pr-8.2-01, and Pr-8.5-01.

Responsibilities

Create customer-requested art for orders.
Maintain and manage multiple customer art files.
Communicate with customers and team members during the creation, revision, and approval process.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of artwork created and approved.
Understand and implement prepress requirements.
Communicate with vendors in the purchasing of plates.
Receive and inspect plates from vendors.
Communicate to the Quality Manager any need for supplies or items that would make graphic design more efficient or improve quality.
Work respectfully as part of a team with staff.
Manage time effectively and efficiently.