What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Digital Production Artist Job at Data-Mail, Inc. in Newington position at Data-Mail, Inc.?
Summary
The Sr. Digital Production Artist plays a critical role in preparing client artwork for digital production, emphasizing color accuracy and adaptability in both Mac and PC environments. This position requires someone with Prepress experience and / or production print experience with a keen eye for detail, excellent color acuity, and technical expertise in scripting, automation, and variable data workflows. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of prepress, production, and digital printing technologies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Cross-Platform Proficiency : Navigate and utilize both PC and Mac environments efficiently, adapting to various software and project needs.
- Color Management Expertise : Adjust CMYK and Pantone colors to meet precise client specifications, ensuring fidelity and consistency in digital print work.
- Digital Print Technologies Knowledge : Demonstrate expertise in wide format, electrostatic, and inkjet printing.
- Prepress & Production : Build and manipulate prepress files to prepare artwork for print, ensuring compatibility with variable data workflows and client specifications.
- Scripting & Automation : Develop variable data workflows, create scripts, and utilize test data to ensure job readiness.
- Software Proficiency : Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and a willingness to learn new tools on both PC and Mac platforms.
- Color Acuity : Strong color vision to perform precise color adjustments and proofing while maintaining high color standards.
- File Conversion and Manipulation : Manipulate files across software to obtain required graphics or text, following client instructions to meet specifications.
- Cross-Department Collaboration : Collaborate with all departments to meet production standards.
- Client Onboarding : Assist with the onboarding of new clients and their creatives.
- Team Support : Work closely with the Digital Print Operations Engineer and Laser Room on tasks such as paper linearization.
- Process Improvement : Support color proofing, color adjustments, and continuous process improvements.
- Independent Project Management : Manage complex projects independently with minimal assistance.
- SOP Updates and Training : Partner with management on SOP updates, peer training, and process improvements.
- Backup Support : Serve as backup for scheduling, work assignments, and production meetings in the manager’s absence.
- Cost Analysis : Conduct ink cost analyses to assess profitability on digital work.
- Compliance : Ensure compliance with company policies and confidentiality standards.
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