Graphic Designer

Produces high resolution images redraws and enhances art and recommends changes and alternatives as appropriate to improve the end product fit the customers cost limitations or correct for errors.  Responsibilities include Systems proofing and assembly.  The degree of art manipulation and quality elements involved will vary according to the nature of the art/information required for the product/customer.

General

• Using several graphics programs (E.g. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) to create and convert artwork to production art and produce negatives color proofs electronic files etc. 

• Proofread art from other artists to eliminate errors in finished art for production.  

• Using printing knowledge decide what changes need to be made to artwork in order to maximize printing quality wherever possible. 

• Maintain art department equipment and change chemistry in processors. Remain current in knowledge of software and techniques to produce art. 

• Coordinate with applicable functional areas about jobs and specifications to ensure good communication and accuracy. 

Production Art Focus

• Uses applicable operating systems and applications such as Adobe Illustrator Indesign Photoshop Quark Xpress software and peripheral equipment to create productionready proofs from customer art files.

• Produces finished electronic art for digital proofing and printing.

• Transfers customer product specifications and requirements to the final printed product.

• Maintains electronic computer files and systems as required. Follows procedures for numbering and logging work etc. 

• Changes hard copy art into digital art via scanner.

• Applies knowledge of production tolerances and manipulates files to meet these specs in regards to traps color manipulation reverses etc.

• Labels proofs film et al with the correct information colors etc 

• Uses Translation Book when composing and proofing art for international markets.

• Creates digital productionready films for plateroom production; may create plates. Reads job order and layout and delivers the proper output.

• Prints files to output devices including imagesetters color proofers printers and CTP (computertoplate) units.

• Outputs film in press forms per layout utilizing inposition software.  Checks film and/or proofs and verifies that content is correct. Verifies density traps size and bleeds. 

• Communicates all information about jobs across shifts or locations where applicable advises Supervisor or lead (as applicable) of any low inventories of related supplies so as to maintain a minimum working supply of materials.

Qualifications :

• Associate Degree or certificate program in Commercial or Graphic Arts or equivalent knowledge and experience in those areas. 

• 6 years of experience in a related field.  

• Proficiency in use of MAC OS Illustrator Photoshop and other applicable software required.

• Experience producing production art for different product lines such as:   printed fabric labels offset flexo etc.

• High level of PC proficiency required including Google Suite.

• Knowledge and capability of receiving and handling customer files and creating productionready proofs.

• Knowledge of production tolerances (internal and external) and ability to manipulate files to meet these specs.

• Skill in understanding performing and applying calculations necessary to complete work.

• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from coworkers and management as well as from Production Sales or Customer Service as needed.  

• High degree of visual attention and accuracy skills to read interpret check apply and utilize colors details font sizes label sizes.

• Skills in effectively planning and organizing own work and managing time to complete work according to tight schedules.

Additional Information :

Main Competences

• Energetic with great attitude

• Excellent attention to details

• Excellence in presentation

• Experience communicating directly with customers and taking action to solve their needs.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing individuals and teams.

• Strong knowledge and experience with Quality System.

• Experience working in a Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment.

• Proven success in operations leadership improvement process and proven ability to understand and integrate consumer needs marketing strategies and broader business challenges.

Other Special Responsibilities

1. The abovementioned list of references is not exhaustive during working hours the employee must perform other professional duties requested by superiors or Company management as long as it is ethical and does not violate applicable legal norms.

2. During working hours the employee will demonstrate adequate professional behavior using decent language towards both supervisors subordinates colleagues or third parties.

3. Immediately notifies the hierarchical superiors and the HR Department of any incident that occurs in the area of responsibility. Avery Dennison has an obligation to promptly report any health problem or other condition related to the employees qualifications.

4. In case of absence from work due to illness there is an obligation to notify the hierarchical supervisor(s) within maximum 2 hours from the beginning of the work program and to submit the health report to the Human Resources Department within 48 hours at the latest.

5. He observes the working hours uses his working time effectively and efficiently to fulfill his responsibilities and does not leave the workplace without the approval of the department manager.

6. Does not use personal or other employees work time company property information or services for personal or other outside interests.

7. It does not take the companys facility reports data raw materials finished products or other materials out of the company.

8. Complies with the internal norms of the company: Code of Conduct Legal and Ethical Conduct Conflict of Interest and other procedures norms and regulations of the company as well as individual employment contract and job description.

9. Comply with the terms of Confidentiality set forth in the Individual Employment Contract Code of Conduct or other internal company regulations communicated to it.

10. It undertakes the responsibility of not committing any disloyal competition action in its relations with the company.

11. Theft unauthorized storage or removal of assets (company / company employees) from company premises consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs during working hours alcoholic beverages or if he does not come to work for any 3 working days in a month; will be applied as a disciplinary penalty of the termination of employment contract.

Responsibilities about EHS

1. Learns and obeys all norms internal procedures and regulations regarding occupational health and safety and fire prevention which are valid in the field of activity.

2. Participates in periodic training on labor protection worker health and safety organized by the company and signs support documents.

3. Performs all medical examinations planned by the company in accordance with legal provisions.

4. In order to prevent work accidents it has the obligation to use all machines work equipment cars or the companys transportation vehicles correctly.

5. It does not continue to disable replace or arbitrate security devices (especially machinery equipment and equipment or technical installations of buildings) and if appropriate uses these devices correctly.

6. There is an obligation to promptly notify the employer and/or its designated representatives of any circumstance where there is good reason to believe there is a hazard to the health and safety of workers as well as any deficiencies in their protection and safety systems.

7. He has the obligation to immediately notify the company management of the accidents he has suffered.

8. Cooperates with the employer and/or designated representatives as necessary to enable the fulfillment of any measure or requirement directed by labor inspectors or sanitary inspectors to protect the health and safety of workers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime