Pre-Press Mac Operator/Account Handler in Birmingham

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We have an excellent reputation within the print industry and are always looking for highly motivated and determined individuals to join our successful team who have made us who we are. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Vacancy Details for Pre‑Press Mac Operator/Account Handler

This is a fantastic new opportunity for the ideal candidate to join a growing design and large format digital print production company servicing mainly blue‑chip end users. The experienced candidate we’re looking for will have at least three to four years industry experience conducive to the role and be a fantastic communicator both with clients and colleagues.

Predominantly this position requires standard hours during Monday to Friday; you occasionally may be required to work overtime during the week and the occasional weekend dependent on current workload.

As Pre‑Press Mac Operator/Account Handler, you will:

• Be excellently skilled and fully literate in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Mac‑based software to perform all artworking requirements and conversant with standard PC based office software.
• Ideally be conversant in 3D software for CAD engineering to create FSDUs, CDUs, etc.
• Ensure all artwork adheres to the job detail and brief, colour matches and client brand guidelines.
• Offer creative input into our own marketing requirements and undertake occasional creative design briefs for clients.
• Work proficiently as an integral part of a busy, friendly production team.
• Upkeep operational systems and software and ideally have a working understanding of networking to act as a liaison between the business and our external IT suppliers.
• Operate small format and large format digital printers to produce a variety of printed matter.

The candidate will display a passion for producing quality service and work and will have a depth of experience in working within the studio of a print manufacturing business preparing artwork for production on a variety of different digitally printed materials, products and machinery from portable display stands to FSDUs. They will demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative, manage their time effectively working to tight deadlines at speed and accuracy. They will have the confidence to suggest and implement new procedures and techniques with prior approval and be able to schedule their workload to meet all deadlines.

Key attributes required:

• A “never fail” attitude to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to produce and proof print‑ready artwork without assistance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills whether dealing with clients, external suppliers or colleagues.
• Experience working on files for a varied range of print production.
• Understanding of corporate brand guidelines and provide artwork within those guidelines.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• A detailed knowledge of small and large format digital printing products and techniques.

We offer in return a stable and friendly environment within a business that’s continually growing to meet the needs of our clients and the long‑term aspirations of our staff. The salary offered will be wholly dependent on the calibre of the applicant essentially within budget.