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SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

Position Summary

Working within our dynamic artwork production teams, you will be part of a global organisation, servicing many of the world’s top companies and their brands.

You will be responsible for producing accurate finished print ready artwork in compliance with the client briefs, supplied copy documents and legal / technical requirements.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, efficient and fast working style, analytical thinking and a strong sense of personal quality and ownership of the work you are doing.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce artwork in accordance to client's and technical specifications.
• Develops accurate and high-quality artwork for basic to complex Production assignments to incorporate in final layout.
• In coordination with the client project team incorporates branding guidelines (e.g. photography, text, legal requirements, etc.) into artwork layout (e.g. packaging, circulars, etc.) per client’s technical specifications.
• Apply pre-press printing knowledge in daily routine such as colour separation, trapping, stepping, high-resolution image replacement, barcode replacement.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality basic to complex level Artwork, effectively using industry standard software, tools, and Print techniques.
• Performs assigned tasks within the overall Production workflow and assigned budget, according to : Work order specifications, Industry and Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), The Company’s high-quality standards, and The client’s brand guidelines and standards.
• Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in project tracking system’s accurate records of : Project plan (sub-project or task) information, Time dedicated to specific project(s), Quality issues.
• Meets quality standards at all times for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in reports, tools, processes and assigned tasks.
• Produce high quality work that meets or exceeds global industry standards.
• Assist in reviewing all artworks with production team.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve issues with limited direction.
• May provide direction to other production colleagues (e.g. Premedia / Production / Prepress Artists).

Qualifications / Requirements

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services

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