Artworker & Digital Printer

About Us:

We are the leading manufacturer of highly durable identification labels to over 15,000 industrial and laboratory customers worldwide.

We create the labels on vaccines for global biotech companies, on deep sea oil platforms, on the international space station, on satellites and even for Formula 1 teams and more.

Our customers include ‘blue chip’ companies across a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Electro/Mechanical Equipment Manufacturers, Telecommunications, Automotive, Government & Clinical Laboratories and Hospitals.

Job opportunity:

We are looking for a versatile Artworker who will not only be responsible for the entire artwork process from receipt of customer drawings/artwork, to final print plate/digital front end (DFE), but who will also be a 'hands-on' member of our digital production team.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Produce highly precise label artwork files ready for print/manufacturing.
• Ensure all artwork contains the correct technical information and 'mark-ups' for reproduction.
• Retouching, checking and amending new and existing artwork ensuring client brand guidelines are followed precisely.
• Create, check and proof artwork for errors and make any necessary corrections.
• Coordinating the customer artwork and format approval process.
• Use the DFE and workflow to rip files for digital print production.
• Create, manipulate and manage database files and spreadsheets for printing accurate variable data.
• Print labels using CMYK and monochrome digital printers.
• Support the marketing department producing and printing marketing materials and samples when needed.

What we are looking for:

• Artworking experience (2 years preferred)
• Meticulously high attention to detail
• Good understanding and experience of repro for press
• Technical knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Access and Excel
• Ability to work closely from technical drawings and brand guidelines
• Confident in pre-press production and digital typesetting
• Strong time management skills and pace to complete work and manage deadlines.
• A pro-active 'can-do' attitude with confident communication skills.
• To work effectively as an integral part of the manufacturing process.
• To ensure that client objectives and company quality standards are met or exceeded.

Here's what you get in return:

Apart from the excellent salary and numerous benefits, you will have the opportunity to join an energetic and innovative team. Above all we offer job satisfaction to continuously grow and develop within the company and make a real contribution to our global business.

Benefits include:

• Company contributory pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life insurance
• 25 days annual leave with long service increases
• Free snacks and refreshments
• Regular company events
• Employee recognition through star awards and on birthdays
• Contemporary 'break out' areas
• Convenient location with free on-site parking
• 10 minute walk from East Worthing station.

Our values:

We are leaders. We are the pioneers of durable, computer printable labels and continue to innovate and push ourselves to solve our customer’s problems no matter how big or daunting. We take ownership and work together to achieve the best results for our customers, and we never compromise on our high standards. Our customer relationships, like our labels are built to last.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you work full time from our offices in Worthing?

Experience:

• Artworking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person