Description:
Day-to-Day Role:
- Modify customer artwork to prepare digital art files that meet department standards and that fulfill precise manufacturing specifications.
- Prepare final proof artwork for customer orders to be printed on product and/or packaging. Product mockups may be needed for speculative customer orders
- Apply proper prepress techniques to prepare digital art for Dry Offset and Flexographic plate output and printing
- Create unique designs for customers that meet manufacturing standards
- Assist with special projects and/or expanded departmental responsibilities where appropriate. This may include cross training to assist in related areas and/or proofing artwork to ensure that it meets our print specifications
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
- Associates Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Illustration, Commercial Art, or related field
- Demonstrated graphic design and/or illustration skills
- Two (2) years of experience with Adobe Illustrator software in a professional setting
- One (1) year of experience with Adobe Photoshop software in a professional setting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
- Demonstrated level of dependability, initiative, and responsibility
- Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Prepress working knowledge to include the ability to apply spot and/or four color process printing and to apply trapping, separations and/or other digital prepress techniques
- Working knowledge of Esko Automation Engine and/or Webcenter
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.