Job description
- The Production Artworker is the person responsible for ensuring all artwork is ready for production, this includes Outputting films, Transfers, Embroidery Programmes and Works orders.
- As part of a team, they should work with colleagues to overcome Monitoring and updating the production schedule, liaising with production to overcome potential problems.
- Schedule and prioritise work ensuring KPI’s are achieved, and all production targets are being adhered to.
- Outputting of films, embroidery run sheets and transfers for the production process.
- Sign off all Artwork for production.
- Utilising Promo Office to print off all production documentation required on the factory floor.
- Communicating with production personnel on progress of jobs and potential production problems.
- Reporting any technical and processing issues to the relevant person / company.
- Be able to retrieve artwork files on company’s computer systems.
- When required to, communicate with outside suppliers.
- Communicating with production personnel on progress of jobs and potential production problems.
- Operate the DTG machine, understanding how to load images ready for printing
- Understanding software settings before pressing print on the DTG.
- Understanding all print setting on the DTG.
- Digital Transfer and sublimation application
- Monitor processed work during production and report all potential quality issues.
- Working from Custom gateway to Prepare all A/W required.
- Making sure department’s hardware is kept up to date and all issues are reported to manger.
- Ensure all machine Maintenance is kept up to date and logged.
- Ensuring work area is kept tidy and is in line with company’s safety polices.
- Ensuring all work-related issues/concerns are raised with the department Manager
- Undertake any reasonable task given.
- Dropping into other departments and completing reasonable requests from the department manager. (This may include preparation of stock for print production, assisting packing take off from the driers, screen reclaim & other tasks deemed within one’s ability.)
- Preparing of proofs to send to clients for approval.
- Liaising with customers via telephone and email any amendments relating to the artwork proofs.
- Using a supplied brief mock-up creative design.
- Make sure phone manor and emails are in line with company’s policies.
- Advising customers of preferred artwork types and any artwork technical related issues.
- Training others when called upon.
- Working towards and communicating continuous improvements in areas of work.
- Actively working within a team to generate the required performances.
Requirements:
- Experience with graphic design software and image editing tools (e.g. Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Able to use standard computer systems
- Solid knowledge of the printing process and preflight tools (e.g. Adobe Acrobat & RIP Software)
- An ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines
- Keen attention to detail
- Target driven to enable production targets are met and surpassed.
- Flexible in learning and tasks.
- Able to work within teams affectively but can work alone if the need is there.
- Able to communicate verbally, email and telephone between departments as well as maintain proper working relations with customers.
- Able to regularly alternate between sitting & standing positions and move consistently throughout the day due to the nature of the role.
- Be able to problem solve and breakdown issues logically.
- Be able to work under pressure due to tight timelines and production needs based on the nature of the business.