What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Graphic Designer position at Hart Print?
Who are we?
We’re Hart Print, the first company on the planet to introduce digital printing on infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. We offer innovative, affordable, eco-friendly, and fully creative packaging for beverage-makers of all sizes. With more than 160M cans per year of printing power, Hart Print is well positioned to support the can supply needs of customers across North America.
We have a team of collaborative, hard-working and dynamic folks who work together to create cool sh!t! With more than 160 employees in Montreal, Chicagoland and Elkton, there’s nothing we love more than printing on cans and turning them into art, while contributing to a culture that has a creative and inclusive spirit.
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For more information about us, head on over to our website: www.hartprint.com/hiring.
Our Values:
HUSTLE: Always give the best of yourself. Work hard, work smart, work together to get sh*t done!
HEART: Enjoy what you do. Passion and creativity drive us, family and community ground us.
HUMAN: We lead with kindness and humility. We value diversity and embrace each other’s talents while celebrating our differences.
HEALTH: We’ve got your back. We create a safe and healthy space for everyone, and we encourage you to take care of yourself, each other, and the environment
Your job purpose :
Reporting to the Design Manager, The Graphics Specialist takes the file from customer submission to printed can. They are responsible for the preparation, production, and optimization of digital artwork to ensure high-quality output. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting customers by optimizing their design and suggesting improvement as well as providing expertise in design support for a variety of print and creative projects. This position demands a keen eye for detail, a passion for quality control, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
This role is made for you if :
- You have a natural talent for design and production (both technical and creative);
- You have an understanding of digital print; or wide format;
- You have a keen eye for quality & good attention to detail;
- You understand color theory and color matching
- You are able to follow process steps;
- You're comfortable using various digital channels to communicate;
- You have the ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
How you will make an impact:
- Proofing and troubleshooting digital files;
- Set-up production files using Adobe and Hybrid software products;
- Using RIP software and prepress programs to match and color-correct files according to customer needs;
- Troubleshoot artworks for better print results;
- Provide design support expertise;
- Ensure proper quality control using color measuring devices.
- Coordinate the production of our sample cycles;
- Assist with research and development initiatives to improve print quality;
- Collaborate in special cross-functional projects.
Knowledge and skills required
- 2-5 yrs experience in prepress or graphic design;
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) Hybrid PackZ or other .pdf editing software.
- Ability to edit colors within a digital environment to ensure color accuracy is maintained throughout the production process;
- Understanding for the basics in color theory is an asset;
- Experience with RIP software;
- Strong sense for workflows and process organization;
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality control
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
You’ll love working with us:
- It starts with the amazing people you will get to work with everyday. We know it’s corny, but we say it humbly because it’s true;
- With Hart Print, there are lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We believe in developing, investing, and promoting from within!
- A fun, friendly work atmosphere where teamwork and collaboration are valued;
- Rest and work/life balance: paid vacation and paid sick time (prorated the first year);
- Free on-site parking;
- A generous group benefits plan;
- 401k;
- And much more!
Hart Print USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.