This role is responsible for setup of client artwork into a usable format for programming and printing. This position will require attention to detail and a creative eye to ensure every detail of client art is maintained as well as edits to artwork during variable population. The Digital Production Artist must have good color acuity and be able to maintain color for digital print work as accurate as possible. This role requires color corrections by adjusting CMYK and/or Pantone builds to match to client demands. This role is also responsible for setup and editing letter texts/ graphics/fonts according to client’s instructions, using the client’s documents and mock-ups, in PC based software. Artwork must be built to function when programmed and this is attained using dummy data, variable text, variable images, and basic scripting for production jobs when necessary. This role requires the ability to work in a fast paced, client driven work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow priorities to meet deadlines
- Converting files using various software packages to obtain the letter text or graphics.
- Work on artwork and adjust files in both PC and Mac environments.
- Ability to switch projects in a fast paced work environment and maintain high level of quality.
- Responsible for learning various software programs as required, in both Mac and PC platforms.
- Understanding of wide format printing, electrostatic printing and inkjet technologies.
- Follow client’s instructions to set letters to client specifications.
- Follow checklist to double check all work.
- Maintain communication with Account Services, Data Center, Print Services and Print Room to ensure all text is being created according to client needs and specifications.
- Scan in documents and/or graphics when necessary.
- Build Variable flows and scripts in jobs using dummy data.
- Build Digital Prepress jobs, color proofing, copy checking and CMYK or PANTONE manipulation if necessary.
- Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
- Assist in paper linearization and profile setups for digital operations as needed.
- Conduct ink cost analyses consumption on all digital work to ensure profitability
- Comply with company rules and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 1 – 3 years’ previous work experience in a fast-paced production environment using various software programs required.
- College level course work preferred
- Detail oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong color acuity and print industry color theory
- Creative and artistic
- PC and Mac literate
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Team oriented
- Ability to work well with others essential in a fast-paced, production environment.
- Commitment to high accuracy a must.
- Customer Service friendly
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment using various software programs
- Strong color acuity and knowledge of print industry color theory
- PC and Mac literacy
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Attention to detail and high accuracy
- College-level coursework
What We Do
Data-Mail is one the nation’s largest full-service, data processing, printing, and direct mail lettershop production facilities. We are a privately held, family owned and operated company, established in 1971. Data-Mail employs nearly 1,000 people between our two locations, encompassing over 550,000 square feet of production space in the Hartford, CT area. We mail over 1.8 billion pieces each year. Within our diversified portfolio of blue chip clients, we service many industries including, financial services, insurance, retail, healthcare, telecom, publishing, non-profit and high-tech. Our full array of in-house services includes: • Data processing/programming • Web press and sheet-fed offset printing • Laser personalization with 23 continuous form laser printers • Vast digital print and personalization capabilities including Xerox iGen sheet-fed printers, Xeikon toner-based web digital, and Oce JetStream continuous form digital color presses • Full lettershop capabilities that include inkjet, match mail, card affix, and high speed inserting • In-house Commingle services • Envelope printing and converting • Integrated multi-channel services including I-Mail, PURL’s, SMS Text, and QR Codes • Intelisent mail tracking service • Legends Sourcing (WBENC certified paper merchant)
