Reprographics & CAD Assistant (Packaging)
We are seeking an experienced Reprographics & CAD Technician to join our pre-press and studio team within the folding carton packaging industry. This is a key role, responsible for preparing customer artwork for print, producing accurate CAD layouts, managing reprographics processes, and ensuring all files are production-ready to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with customers, designers, account managers, and the production team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality printed packaging while ensuring artwork accuracy, colour consistency, and efficient workflow throughout the process.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Preparing, amending, and verifying customer artwork for lithographic carton production.
- Producing and maintaining CAD drawings and packaging layouts.
- Operating reprographics and pre-press workflows, including CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
- Carrying out trapping, step-and-repeat, imposition, and artwork preparation for print.
- Setting up and verifying dielines.
- Barcode verification and artwork quality checks using industry-standard software.
- Artwork compliance checks.
- Colour management checks.
- Preparing proofs for approval.
- Liaising with designers, brand owners, customers, and internal production teams.
- Document control, file management, and revision history.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the reprographics and pre-press department.
- Working efficiently to meet production schedules and customer delivery deadlines.
What We're Looking For:
- Experienced reprographics or pre-press professional with a strong understanding of packaging artwork, lithographic print production and carton construction.
- An individual with good technical knowledge, attention to detail and enjoy working in a packaging design studio environment, where quality is paramount.
Experience That Would Be Helpful:
- Proven experience in print reprographics within the folding carton or packaging print sector.
- Hands‑on experience with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
- Proficient in industry‑standard software including Esko, ArtPro+, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and GlobalVision.
- Sound understanding of the lithographic printing process as applied to carton production.
- Skilled in trapping, step‑and‑repeat, imposition, dieline setup, and barcode/artwork verification.
- Experience working with brand guidelines and colour management, including Pantone, ICC profiles, and spot colour builds.
- Ability to liaise confidently with designers, brand owners, customers, and print production teams.
- Excellent attention to detail with a quality‑first approach to artwork accuracy.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Good communication skills with experience managing proofing and customer approval processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
What's In It For You:
- A Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and skill set.
- Company Bonus Structure.
- Holiday Entitlement of 26 days per year plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to grow within a progressive company
- Supportive team environment
- Full‑time permanent position
- In‑person working environment
- Training and development opportunities
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