Origination Team - Origination/Prepress Mac Operator
Our origination team plays a vital link between our customer service teams and our printing teams, ensuring that our customers artwork is accurately interpreted and transferred to ensure high-quality labels are produced smoothly through our print presses. We are currently seeking to expand our team and are seeking a detail orientated team player keen to develop their knowledge about print processes and label design.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop customer design concepts into print-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Artpro+.
- Check artwork produced adheres to customer brand guidelines and ensure that final files are accurate to agreed signed off proofs; liaising with our customer service and production teams as well as external artwork agencies.
- Work closely with our production, sales and design teams to check, analyse and prepare a variety of artwork to a FFU state contributing to a smooth internal supply chain.
- Prepare files for print production following press specifications and processes and working within our standard operating and safety procedures.
- Maintain quality and accuracy of artwork, completing all work on time to production deadlines.
- Prepare files accurately and in a timely manner for external suppliers and in-house plate production.
- Maintain knowledge of producing printing plates and screens under supervision, following health and safety and standard operating procedures.
- Support the Team Leader with ad hoc tasks as requested to ensure the day-to-day running of the origination department.
Skills
- Knowledge and application of IT software packages: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Artpro+. IT literacy to interact with customer approval portals and Microsoft Outlook ability.
- Good attention to detail in the technical aspects of design, print, and packaging including the ability to accurately proof.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and manage tasks in a structured, organised way.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop new skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Treforest Industrial Estate - MCC Cardiff
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, site based
Reports to: Origination Team Leader
For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
