Brand development jobs in Folkestone

Role: An opportunity for an Artworker/Reprographic Technician has arisen to join a small Studio team dedicated to the provision of packaging artwork, repro and plate making. Ideally with excellent Adobe Illustrator skills and an eye for detail. Previous repro experience advantageous, although training will also be provided. Primary responsibilities · Receiving artworks from clients and processing the files in a prescribed manner. · Assessing new artwork against New Product Development (NPD) stage 1 · Courteous, professional and timely communication with clients to maintain or build relationships and manage expectations. · Artwork manipulation to create print ready files including amends as requested by clients. · Accurate proofing to clients with either digital pdf or hard copy proofs output. · Managing customer approvals including audit trail maintained and communication to sales department. · Stepping of artwork files in accordance with print machine, material and specific print requirements · Championing a culture of continuous improvement by effectively identifying areas of improvement and proposing new more effective ways of working. · Prioritise workload relating to business needs and escalating when appropriate. Person specification Skills 1) Excellent attention to detail 2) Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and photoshop 3) Ability to work methodically following set processes. 4) Working to a consistently high standard 5) Creative ability to apply client instructions altering designs whilst maintaining their brand and visual appeal. 6) Good working knowledge of computers, including: Apple, PC’s, networks etc. 7) Excellent colour vision for comparing standards 8) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook 9) Good communication skills, being efficient, professional and courteous between both clients, suppliers and internal departments. 10) Problem solving, finding quick workable solutions to new requirements. 11) Working under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality of work. 12) Prioritisation of multiple tasks and requests from both clients and others.