We are specialists in high quality large format printing, POS solutions and displays. Using the very latest high quality digital printers with direct to media capabilities, digital cutters and in-house acrylic fabrication means we can cover a broad range of requirements. From both large and small PoS signage, vinyl’s, banners, posters, hoardings, pop-up units, light boxes, laminates, window and wall graphics and exhibition stands.
We offer a supportive and friendly environment with the opportunity to be part of a growing family-run business. We work on a wide variety of interesting projects with a range of customers. We embrace and adopt new technologies, ensuring continued innovation.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual to fill a key and varied role in our small and friendly production team, as a Senior Pre-Press Artworker.
If you have relevant industry experience, an eye for detail, a sense of urgency and take pride in your work and equipment we may have the job for you.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Press Artworker to lead our pre-press art-working team. You’ll be working on our pre-print artwork production efforts, delivering to our customers our core values of quality, service and speed.
With same-day turnaround available for many of our customers, the nature of our work is very fast-paced. Previous experience in large format print production and manufacturing is essential. You’ll have a “can-do” attitude and a keen eye for detail to ensure every product is produced to our highest standards, even when working to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- All aspects of pre-press print production – ranging from simplistic small and large format print to complex manufacturing build projects
- Taking customer briefs and converting briefs into detailed technical drawings
- Producing assembly drawings, calculating yield of materials, assessing proposed production methods and identifying any potential issues with material/ construction
- Customer liaison
- Managing the art-working team to prioritise workload, review and sign-off artwork before Production
- Designing and creating products using Adobe suite – including illustrator and photoshop for customer requirements and specifications - essential
- Communicating and liaising with the Production Team to ensure LP Display products are produced to the highest possible standard and quality
- Assisting Production Team with RIP support
- Assisting Production Team with print finishing
About You:
- You’ll conduct yourself confidently with a friendly, professional and customer-centric approach.
- You must be able to prioritise, multi-task and manage your time effectively, and work to often tight timescales.
- You have an aptitude for hands-on work with a “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a wider team, with the flexibility in working to complete jobs to meet customer expectation.
- A careful and diligent work ethic, with a genuine commitment to delivering first class work and customer service.
- Clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written), with a demonstrable stable and calm behaviour
Essential Experience:
- Large format and manufacturing pre-press print production
- Adobe suite including Illustrator/ Photoshop/ AutoCAD
- Cardboard engineering
- Customer liaison
- Team management
- Extensive materials knowledge
- Construction/ assembly experience
- Production/ exhibition experience
Company Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for paid overtime, including morning/ evening or occasional weekend shifts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- On-site parking
Working Conditions:
- Our core operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
Work Location: In person
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Letchworth SG6 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- large format printing: 2 years (required)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- Pre-Press Production Manager: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
