Adaptive Packaging Designer

Job Title: Packaging Artworker/Adaptive Operator

Location: Bradford - Hybrid

Salary: Dependent On Experience

About my Client:

The brand creation and implementation agency that bring clients brighter creative thinking that cuts through the chaos. Now looking for a new addition to their team they're searching for a Packaging Artworker/Adaptive Operator.

Purpose of a Packaging Artworker/Adaptive Operator:

Contribute to the overall performance of the Packaging team through the delivery of high quality, accurate and commercially focused packaging artwork for a wide range of print-based projects for both Retailers and Brands.

Contribute to the Adaptive function, always demonstrating best practice with the creation of design concepts, intent and adaptive files.

Key responsibilities of a Packaging Artworker/Adaptive Operator:

• Be flexible, in line with the demands placed on the business, to ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery to clients in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the technical aspects of Packaging and the various printing processes (Litho, Flexo, Gravure) when producing final packaging artwork for print, ensuring all client requirements are met.
• Generate repro-ready, error-free artwork in accordance with internal packaging guidelines (SOPs) whilst respecting brand guidelines.
• Create design concepts, adaptive artworks always using best practice
• Support with the creation and maintenance of artwork/design guidelines, cheat sheets, masters and assets for all packaging accounts, in collaboration with the ADM and Creative Account Manager (CAM).
• Provide assistance with range reviews on version 1 artworks when required
• Ensure all job data is filed in the correct place and follows the client's correct naming convention.
• Keep your line manager updated with your job statuses, including if any are at risk of running late.
• Carry out self-checks on all work produced.
• Ensure completed artworks are sent to QC for checking as per the department's SOPs.
• Accurately record all time entries for production work undertaken in company timesheet system.
• Change consumables and carry out calibration and maintenance of studio machinery as and when it is required.
• Always be commercially aware.
• Support the business in other areas as may be required from time to time.
• Help promote a quality culture, and performance improvement, throughout the business.
• Positively contribute towards meeting the company's Social, Quality & Environmental Objectives.
• Adhere to the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Observe our Company Values and positively promote these within your daily activities.

Requirements for a Packaging Artworker/Adaptive Operator:

• Minimum of 5 years packaging artwork/adaptive experience working on both retail or brands

TO APPLY please email your full CV details to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.

Contact Melanie @ krg.co.uk