Design Studio Artwork Formatter

Job Summary
We are a family-run greetings card publisher seeking a talented and creative individual to join our dynamic and friendly studio team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aesthetics and detail, be proactive and have good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Formatting and preparation of artwork through to print ready files; including cleaning of artwork and creation of treatment layers
• Sourcing of photographic images/artwork and verse from agencies/freelance artists
• Mock-up samples of new concept ideas
• Creation of PDFs of new potential designs for discussion with management/sales team
• Creation of Point of Sale materials
• Creation of Visual Aids/brochures for the sales team
• Raise purchase orders for artwork and verse
• Creation of print ready layouts in InDesign
• Studio administration tasks to facilitate our team working effectively

Essential Skills

• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign in a Mac based environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Ability to establish effective working relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and the initiative to prioritise those jobs accordingly
• Ability to work under time pressure, be customer focussed and respond well to last minute changes.

Advantageous Skills

• Understanding of print production / colour management / Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Use of Microsoft teams and Microsoft office applications

The position is a full-time role working 8:30am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-4pm Friday, with a 1 hour lunch break. Due to the location of our offices it is important that you consider transport methods.

If you are passionate about design and eager to contribute your creativity to our studio team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person