What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Color Representative position at Olberding Brand Family?
Technical Color Representative
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of business units where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!
The Technical Color Representative partners with the Technical Color Manager on assigned accounts and is responsible for the execution of color and print related functions. The Technical Color Representative’s main focus is communication and coordination of deliverables, on-site and offsite press approvals, and review of printed materials. The Technical Color Representative may reside outside of our operational hubs.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused first on caring for people. We believe that by valuing our employees, they in turn are inspired to champion our clients and the brands they bring to life. We have a variety of services which help CPG clients engage consumers through graphic design and execution. Our services begin in conceptual brand strategy and design, then flow through adaptive design all the way to the production of color accurate and regulatory/retailer compliant physical and digital touch points. We are composed of business units where we Design, Optimize and Protect brands. There are over 400 of us across the US, Europe and Asia. Won’t you join us? We’d love to have you on our team!
The Technical Color Representative partners with the Technical Color Manager on assigned accounts and is responsible for the execution of color and print related functions. The Technical Color Representative’s main focus is communication and coordination of deliverables, on-site and offsite press approvals, and review of printed materials. The Technical Color Representative may reside outside of our operational hubs.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Serve as a trusted advisor with brands and their supply chain
- Be the liaison between brand stakeholders and their supply chains including print suppliers, ink manufacturers, converters/fillers, etc.
- Lead technical color and print discussions with brand and supply chain partners
- Fingerprint/profile initiation, review, and validation to printer’s print conditions
- Provide print supply chain partners with actionable feedback for improving quality
- Press support and approval in either a remote environment or in physical attendance
- Communicate and document press approvals to internal and/or external teams
Qualifications Include:
- Willingness to travel to client and/or supply chain sites, up to 75%
- Understand prepress and production workflow for OBF
- Thorough understanding of color theory, color management, and print technologies
- Knowledge of contract proofing, proofing limitations spectrophotometers, colorimetry, measurement conditions, and use of equipment
- Understand ChromaQA, ColorCert, ColorIQC, ColorMaster, GMG, MeasureColor, Mellow Colour, pressSIGN
- Proficient use of Macintosh and Windows operating systems
- Ability to troubleshoot root cause and best course of action when issues arise\
- Reasonably understand quality tools with the ability to support users
- Bachelor’s Degree in Printing, Graphic Communications, or related field or equivalent experience
Benefits Include:
- Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision and 401k)
- Flexible/hybrid work schedules
- PTO, Personal Time, Volunteer Time Off and 8 observed holidays
- Parental leave
The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
For fastest consideration, please apply online to the Careers section of our website www.olberdingbrands.com. Only applications received through this process will be considered. No phone calls please.
