Pre Press Operator - Large Format

About the job

Pre Press Operator | Large Format Print Production | Essex | £25,000 - £30,000 + overtime

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pre Press Operator / Artwork Processor to join the production department of a growing family run large format print business based in Essex.
 
Your role will be to create print ready files and it's production docket from a mix of newly supplied client artworks of various formats, and amendments to previous projects held on the internal system. Creating cutter guides, setting-up white ink layers, entering manufacture details for the production department, completing delivery paperwork & producing installation visuals. Excellent time management & organisational skills are essential as well as advanced artworking skills, however please be aware this is not a design role. 

Required for the role 
•    Fluent in the use of Adobe creative suite especially Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, InDesign (not so important but useful) 
•    Capable of fast preparation of print ready files from artworks supplied by clients. 
•    Proactive and self motivated and able to work to multiple deadlines whilst under pressure. 
•    Careful and methodical, with good attention to detail. 
•    Good understanding of the large format print and production processes. 
•    Able to follow brand guidelines with excellent eye for detail and typography skills. 
•    Good verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Strong organisational skills. 
•    Able to support account managers, overseeing jobs from start to finish i.e. Artwork processing, through the production department and ensuring despatched on time. 
•    Booking jobs onto job production system. 
•    Willing to support paid overtime hours when needed. 
 
Desired for the role: (not essential) 
•    Experience in signage, retail graphics, POS, exhibition and displays sector. 
•    Experience of production & installation techniques. 

Are you an experienced Pre press / Artworker and would like to find out more? Please press the apply button ASAP and we'll be in touch with more details.