Packaging Artworker - Essex

Role: Packaging Artworker

Location: Essex

Hours: 9am-5pm

Salary: DOE

Purpose of a Packaging Artworker:

As a packaging artworker, you will be experienced in packaging artwork and print technologies. You will be able to hit deadlines within an extremely faced paced art studio, whilst providing international packaging artworks produced to the highest standard.

Overall Responsibility for a Packaging Artworker:

• Create and adapt packaging artworks correctly, efficiently and to meet all requirements of the brief.
• Create new packaging artworks including labels, boxes, sleeves, foils, tubes, lids and outer cases for various different print processes.
• Under own supervision create new files respecting the requirement for different print technologies.
• Responsible for the collation of artworks for release (print data).
• To carry out simple colour separation work to a satisfactory standard under supervision.
• Responsible for making mock-ups as required.
• Thoroughly check all artwork before releasing it to the Project Account Manager or other internal staff.
• To make changes on already existing artworks as required.
• To display good knowledge of the Adobe suite.
• To assist other members of the artwork department as required.
• Continue to learn and improve knowledge of packaging print technologies and how to prepare files accordingly.
• Work closely with members of the production and account management teams to identify efficiencies and process improvements.

Job Skills and Qualifications for a Packaging Artworker:

• 3+ years of artworker experience
• FMCG packaging experience
• Experience of checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Expert knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies. For example, from a background as a packaging/technical artworker or have Print Reproduction experience
• Good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of colour separation, file set-up and supply using spot colour channels
• Demonstration of precision and excellent attention to detail from photography, typography and file set up to follow the client's guidelines and requirements

Attributes for a Packaging Artworker:

• Excellent attention to detail and works with precision
• Effective project manager, able to manage workload
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised
• Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners
• Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player
• Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure
• Professional with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude

If you are interested in the role, please apply today.