Plate Designer

ABOUT YOUR ROLE
The Plate Designer utilizes current graphic design technology and computer software packages to produce a variety of different products . The individual originates design, art and copy layouts, determines style, size and arrangement of type and illustrations and provides instructions or directly assembles and prepares final layouts
for printer. The Plate Designer will be responsible for following the sampling process, including color matching and reviewing samples to ensure they meet customer requirements.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
Develop original and/or modify existing concepts based on original layout or the sample
Create, develop, and adjust customer artwork to meet manufacturer specifications.
Utilizes creative skill to produce original artwork or enhance existing artwork to be used in the development of external customer brand identification programs, which may include labels, logos, and apparel trim, packaging and other products
Considers cost-efficiency when selecting alternative colors, sizes, etc. to present.
Produces graphic sketches, layouts, and designs, utilizing various techniques – e.g., using tools design software on computer for the initial development and illustration of ideas.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
1 - 3 years experience as a graphic designer.
Knowledgeable of internal products, manufacturing, and pre-press processes
Well organized individual with an ability to handle multiple deadline driven projects simultaneously.
Basic communication in English
Understanding of applicable computer systems/software, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, other function specific software, as well as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, illustration of ideas.
Ability to write scripts/code (e.g., JavaScript/ExtendScript for Adobe, Python, or AppleScript/VBA) to develop internal automation tools and streamline repetitive prepress tasks.
Basic understanding of AI tools.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No