We are seeking a talented graphic designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design and prepress, with excellent skills in adobe illustrator, photoshop, and acrobat.
job description
the graphic designer will be responsible for translating creative designs into technically precise, press-ready files. This requires deep knowledge of prepress standards, color accuracy, and print production for various packaging materials.
the successful candidate will collaborate closely with packaging designers, marketing, and the creative team to prepare artwork for print, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high quality.
key responsibilities:
* translate creative master artworks into technically precise, press-ready files across packaging formats
* build and prepare mechanical artwork to diverse print processes including digital, offset and flexographic
* apply dielines, bleeds, trapping, overprinting, and safety margins according to production specifications
* conduct rigorous preflight and quality control checks to identify and correct errors prior to file hand-off
* deliver final artwork to business partners or suppliers via ftp, ensuring all naming conventions and backup procedures are strictly followed for proper archiving
required skills and qualifications
* bachelor's degree in graphic design, associates or bachelors degree preferred
* minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in graphic designer - prepress
* expert-level skills in adobe illustrator, photoshop, and acrobat
* deep understanding of prepress standards and requirements, including color separations (cmyk and spot), press setup, and substrate consideration
* advanced knowledge of color accuracy principles and the ability to interpret spectrophotometer measurements
* skilled in applying regulatory and brand standards during the artwork creation process
* extensive experience using prepress tools such as colortone, printiq, and esko software (desk pack and power trapper)
the ideal candidate will also have advanced conversational english language skills.
we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.