Langston Bag Co-West Memphis
Graphic Artist - Level 1
Langston Bag Co-West Memphis, West Memphis, Arkansas, us, 72303
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Develop digital graphics files, negatives, and printing plates using the software, hardware, and equipment provided under the guidance of a Graphic Specialist or Lead Person,Reads orders to determine appropriate materials and setup stepsDevelop detailed knowledge of all graphics duties, including but not limited to:
Expertise in the use of Adobe Illustrator, RIP and job output software, and to a lesser extent, Adobe PhotoshopAn understanding of the fundamentals of flexographic printing: anilox rolls, spot colors/halftones/process colors, line screen determination, dot gain & compensation curves, trapping, print registration & impression, etc.An understanding of the job specific details of multiwall bags: bag layouts, templates & folding; bleed & trim standards; when and where to use registration targets, tonal scales and other marks; freight class stamps and other logosAn understanding of our processes and the capabilities and requirements of our equipment: order spec sheets, imagesetter and/or digital imaging device, liquid and sheet photopolymer plate making systems, view-glass and camera plate mounting systems, capabilities/limitations of each printing press, etc.Utilizing the knowledge in a-d above to move from job instruction (plate request) through file development/editing, proofing, submission for approval, final editing, output, and follow-up while minimizing both errors and wasteLearning to communicate effectively with customer service, the plate maker, the plate mounter, press operators, and others as necessary to achieve great results
Specific Job Elements
Element Ability Required Frequency
Computer use w/ fine image detail Acute vision, meticulous Constant
Develop digital graphics files, negatives, and printing plates using the software, hardware, and equipment provided under the guidance of a Graphic Specialist or Lead Person,Reads orders to determine appropriate materials and setup stepsDevelop detailed knowledge of all graphics duties, including but not limited to:
Expertise in the use of Adobe Illustrator, RIP and job output software, and to a lesser extent, Adobe PhotoshopAn understanding of the fundamentals of flexographic printing: anilox rolls, spot colors/halftones/process colors, line screen determination, dot gain & compensation curves, trapping, print registration & impression, etc.An understanding of the job specific details of multiwall bags: bag layouts, templates & folding; bleed & trim standards; when and where to use registration targets, tonal scales and other marks; freight class stamps and other logosAn understanding of our processes and the capabilities and requirements of our equipment: order spec sheets, imagesetter and/or digital imaging device, liquid and sheet photopolymer plate making systems, view-glass and camera plate mounting systems, capabilities/limitations of each printing press, etc.Utilizing the knowledge in a-d above to move from job instruction (plate request) through file development/editing, proofing, submission for approval, final editing, output, and follow-up while minimizing both errors and wasteLearning to communicate effectively with customer service, the plate maker, the plate mounter, press operators, and others as necessary to achieve great results
Specific Job Elements
Element Ability Required Frequency
Computer use w/ fine image detail Acute vision, meticulous Constant