Previous hands-on experience in graphic and pre-press production
Proficient in color management, understanding principles, methodologies, and best practices
Deep knowledge of printing processes and their limitations
Understanding of ICC profiles, printing tool making, and color transformations
Hands-on experience in artwork file breakdown into sub-components, Preflight, trapping, bleed, and other process-specific print-ready file requirements
Understanding of spot colors and usage in prepress applications (including PantoneLive processes)
Munsell Test score of ‘Average Discrimination’ minimum, ‘Superior Discrimination’ preferred
Fluency in Graphic and Pre-Press Design Tools: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Knowledge of GMG Colorproof, OpenColor, Colorserver, and/or other prepress tools
Strong understanding of brand architecture, design language/identity systems, equity assets, and application of design principles to achieve visual consistency
Ability to quickly assess design concepts
Ability to adapt and apply design intent across variants, diverse product forms, substrates, and various print processes through the approval process for representative artworks
Strong knowledge of design principles, brand identity, and design standards/guidelines
Extensive knowledge of industry-standard pre-press and printing processes, materials, substrates, and artwork file specifications
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Achieve target Design Intent Production critical metrics, including Artwork on Design Intent, On-Time Production, Qualitative In-Market Complaints, and Quality Incident Rate
Execute Design Intent Graphics Adaptation and Digital Templates with excellence, being responsible for the mapping, creation, and approval processes in the Assembly Automation Tool (Veraciti)
Conduct incoming and outgoing Quality Control of Final Artworks and ensure adherence to regulatory style guides and corporate standards
Own the multi-functional approval workflow for Digital Templates
Lead and govern the asset library effectively
Analyze, convert, correct, and prepare Artwork/design files to ensure they are suitable for the intended printing process
Collaborate with Design and Brand teams to adapt and produce graphic assets in-house
Troubleshoot and resolve file-related problems
Create, run, and maintain a database of printer specifications
Oversee packaging artworks for Europe markets
Collaborate with Design and various internal teams to execute Design Templates into compliant final artwork fit-for-use for printing
Manage the Asset Library, produce Digital Templates, and lead Graphic Adaptations that uphold Brand Equity and adhere to hard and soft point guidelines
Prepare, control, pre-flight, and process design template files, making necessary adjustments to ensure delivery of print-ready digital files suitable for flexography, digital, offset, and gravure printing
Ensure execution meets established quality standards and consistent visualization across product forms and variants at the First Moment of Truth (FMOT)