Pre-Press Artworker

Beccles
3 months ago
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Permanent Role as a Pre-Press Artworker
You’re an innovative thinker, passionate about the planet and eager to play a role in creating sustainable packaging that keeps the world healthy, fed and working. As part of our world-class, performance-focused team you’ll have a keen eye for detail whilst being able to work quickly, and accurately to tight deadlines. A background and understanding of preparing artwork for print, with a minimum of 2 years' experience within the print/packaging industry would be beneficial.
Key Job Accountabilities
As part of the Artworks Team you’ll be responsible for…

  • Using Adobe CC packages to develop supplied concepts into print-ready artwork for internal and client sign off.
  • Liaising with production, sales teams, and designers to ensure the clients' brief is met.
  • Maintaining quality, accuracy and consistency of originated artwork, whilst working to tight deadlines.
  • Originating artwork following product specifications for client sign-off and preparing files for print production while working within our standard operating and safety procedures.
  • Preparing press-ready files and requesting ink matches from external suppliers, to produce colour accurate printed samples for client approval.
  • Producing production packs for our print departments, including approved inks, printing plates and films, in accordance with our standard operating and safety procedures.
  • Overseeing the lifecycle of projects from the original customer file to final approval of production packs.
    The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.
    Qualifications/Requirements
  • Desired Skills, Qualities and Experience:
  • Mac skills and excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
  • Proven experience and understanding in a design and printing environment.
  • An understanding of silk screen, Tampo and flexo printing processes, including technical specifications, and best practices, would be advantageous.
  • Exceptional ability to meticulously prepare artwork with precise attention to detail, and a methodical approach.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
  • Excellent skills in managing time efficiently, and effectively prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Exhibits a dedicated and diligent work ethic, consistently delivering high-quality results, with a professional demeanor. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating clear and effective interaction both internally and externally. Working cohesively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
    Amcor Behaviours and Values
    At Amcor, how we achieve success is just as important as what we achieve. The successful candidate will embody and promote our core behaviours and values:
    Our Values
    Safety
    We actively take care of each other’s wellbeing, everyday. We Eliminate risks to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
    Customers
    We put our customers at the centre of what we do. We help them succeed and we grow together.
    Winning
    We consistently deliver results and strive to surpass expectations. We think ahead, we are always ready, and we overcome challenges.
    Agility
    We adapt quickly to succeed in an everchanging world.
    Sustainability
    We collaborate to create a better future for our Company, our communities and the environment.
    Our Behaviors
    I Do
  • I act with integrity at all times
  • I speak up and lead by example
  • I balance today and tomorrow
    I Champion
  • I anticipate and address customer needs
  • I look externally for ideas
  • I innovate every day
    I Dream
  • I see and pursue opportunities everywhere
  • I ask what if and why not?
  • I seek excellence and personal growth
    I Make
  • I take initiative and find solutions
  • I learn quickly from mistakes
  • I don’t give up when things get difficult
    I Play
  • I care for and support my colleagues.
  • I help the global business grow
  • I contribute to collaboration across Amcor
    In return we offer a package & together with an abundance of Wellbeing colleague benefits

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