Lead Artist PrePress Media Specialist

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Market Range:09

Hiring Salary: $22.77/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Lead Artist/Prepress Media Specialist in the Print Shop produces artwork and proofs for stationery business cards forms etc. This position inspects incoming jobs and artwork for branding and PAN compliance and pre-flight files for print production. Producing both Internet soft proofs and inkjet hard proofs. Prepares edits and prints a high volume of large format research posters. Archive customer assets. Provide technical support to customers as required. Able to operate/assist in all production operations when needed.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce layouts and proofs for stationery business cards forms etc.
Checks edits and prints research posters with the correct size branding layout etc.
Produces and edits technical and scientific illustrations for publication.
Prepares estimates and advises customers concerning job specifications and deadlines.
Inspects incoming jobs and artwork for branding guidelines and PAN compliance.
Requests and compares quotes from outside print vendors.
Monitors and maintains customer file archives on the Graphics server.
Performs job data entry into the Printing Services database for new and completed print jobs.
Packages completed material for delivery; makes deliveries when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; ORa combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years. Must have a valid Drivers License.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Adobe Design software InDesign Illustrator Acrobat and Photoshop.
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint Word and Publisher.
Ability to operate digital production color and B&W printers envelope press large format printer and paper trimmer.
Knowledge of digital and offset printing.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Must have a strong sense of urgency.
Good math skills fractions and percentages are necessary for placement and scale of graphics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Required Experience:

DescriptionMarket Range:09Hiring Salary: $22.77/HourlyJOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Lead Artist/Prepress Media Specialist in the Print Shop produces artwork and proofs for stationery business cards forms etc. This position inspects incoming jobs and artwork for branding and PAN compliance...