Graphic Artist

We are a leading tooling manufacturer for the packaging industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. Our company has been in operation for over 25 years, specializing in steel-rule cutting dies and printing plates. We are currently seeking a skilled Graphic Artist to join our team.

• Creating artwork for customer approval, adhering to machine specifications and limitations
• Quickly and accurately creating vector art from samples
• Manipulating existing artwork, including masks, bleeds, traps, gradients, separations, and type setting
• Preparing supplied files for plate making
• Font recognition and barcode generation
• Output to large format printers and digital imaging devices
• Preparing files for process printing

• Hard working, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for Mac
• Pro-level with the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator
• Typographically sound
• Familiar with the Flexo Printing Process
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, tight deadline-oriented atmosphere
• Solid understanding of process printing

• Understanding of press characterization and fingerprinting process in Flexography
• Knowledge with the use of measuring devices such as densitometers and spectrophotometers
• Experience with Esko Flex Rip (creating job tickets, press curves, work flows, separations, etc.)
• Experience utilizing PACKZ pre-press software
• Knowledge in color management using GMG software

Qualified applicants should reply with a copy of their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.