What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Assistant position at Laminating Services Inc?
SUMMARY:
This position involves color matching inks and printing prototype samples using gravure and silk screen techniques. The role is hands-on and requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project. Prototype Assistants work closely with the design team to create samples based on provided concepts and color targets. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or a related field, as it offers the opportunity to apply artistic and technical skills in a practical, collaborative setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Printing: Utilize silk screens or gravure rollers to produce prototype samples for new design projects.
- Ink Formulation & Color Matching: Skill in formulating, matching, or mixing inks to achieve the color and finish of provided targets.
- Sample Evaluation & Adjustments: Inspect proofs or samples for color and print quality, making necessary adjustments based on designer or customer feedback.
- Project Documentation: Create or update project folders according to established processes, including attaching samples, customer swatches, color targets, revisions, and tool usage.
- Tool & Material Organization: Assist in keeping silkscreens, prototype samples, and materials organized and in their designated storage locations.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong ability to take direction from designers and supervisors, with effective communication to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Multitasking & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under pressure to meet project deadlines, considering schedule, tool availability, and designer input.
- Safety & Quality Standards: Adhere to operational, safety, and quality control procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in a creative or printing environment, with exposure to design, color matching, or printing processes (e.g., gravure, silk screen).
Associates or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design or related field preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The associate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
**The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and associate and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
