What are the responsibilities and job description for the HFM PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING LLC is hiring: Production Artist in Kansas City position at HFM PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING LLC?
Job Summary : The role of the Production Artist is to adapt art files to press specifications while ensuring customer expectations are met and to produce flexo-friendly separations for plating. The Production Artist may work directly with the client or through the Graphics Account Specialist or Sales staff. A successful Production Artist must possess a mix of both creative and technical skills. They must be able to work quickly but also remain extremely detail-oriented. They must also adhere to company standards and policies relating to quality and cost efficiencies.Responsibilities and Duties : Collaborate as needed to determine best approach for building flexo-friendly separations while meeting customer expectationsCreate PDFs for print review and customer approvalRetouch process images to match customer-provided targetOutput contract proof to be used for customer approval and adjust color as needed per customer feedbackClean, trap and separate 1-up art filesCreate dielines, step & repeat 1-up artwork to approved dielines, and add press marks such as microdots, guidelines, bearer bars, control strips, etc.Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specificationsTroubleshoot problems as they arise with Graphics and / or PrintingCommunicate informational changes to the Graphics Account Specialist as they relate to design-specific work instructionsMinimal Job requirements : Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Communications5 years of production art experience in packaging graphicsEsko experience preferredRequired Skills : Design software experience (Adobe CC, Photoshop, Art Pro , etc)Color retouching / editing experience (must pass color shades test)Separation software experience, preferably Esko's Automation EngineStrong understanding of artwork requirements for flexographic printingWilling and able to learn new graphic design tools and adapt to new proceduresStrong analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDetail-oriented with a high level of organizationAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to ensure customer deadlines are metMicrosoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
