Production Artist Job at HFM PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING LLC in Kansas City

Job Summary: The role of the Production Artist is to adapt art files to press specifications while ensuring customer expectations are met and to produce flexo-friendly separations for plating. The Production Artist may work directly with the client or through the Graphics Account Specialist or Sales staff. A successful Production Artist must possess a mix of both creative and technical skills. They must be able to work quickly but also remain extremely detail-oriented. They must also adhere to company standards and policies relating to quality and cost efficiencies. Responsibilities and Duties: Collaborate as needed to determine best approach for building flexo-friendly separations while meeting customer expectations Create PDFs for print review and customer approval Retouch process images to match customer-provided target Output contract proof to be used for customer approval and adjust color as needed per customer feedback Clean, trap and separate 1-up art files Create dielines, step & repeat 1-up artwork to approved dielines, and add press marks such as microdots, guidelines, bearer bars, control strips, etc. Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications Troubleshoot problems as they arise with Graphics and/or Printing Communicate informational changes to the Graphics Account Specialist as they relate to design-specific work instructions Minimal Job requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Communications 5 years of production art experience in packaging graphics Esko experience preferred Required Skills : Design software experience (Adobe CC, Photoshop, Art Pro+, etc) Color retouching/editing experience (must pass color shades test) Separation software experience, preferably Esko's Automation Engine Strong understanding of artwork requirements for flexographic printing Willing and able to learn new graphic design tools and adapt to new procedures Strong analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail-oriented with a high level of organization Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to ensure customer deadlines are met Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)