The Studio Operative plays a vital part in the creation and conversion of artwork into production-ready formats. This role ensures that visual concepts are accurately translated into electronic files and physical proofs, maintaining the high-quality standards required for final printed products while optimizing for production efficiency and sustainability.
- Create images, redraw or enhance art, and recommend changes to improve the end product or correct errors.
- Use graphic design and illustration software to convert artwork to production art and produce negatives, electronic files, and color proofs.
- Determine necessary changes to artwork in order to maximize printing quality and production efficiency.
- Produce finished electronic art for digital proofing and printing consistent with product specifications and requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments regarding jobs and specifications, accuracy, timelines, and status.
- Proficiency in graphic design and illustration software.
- Strong understanding of desktop prepress and color management principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
What We Offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance, a Cash Health Plan, a Pension, and free annual flu vaccinations
- Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave, family-friendly policies, and Flexible working arrangements
- Well-being & Development: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, our Wellbeing Policy, and Individual Development Discussions for your career growth.
- On-site Perks: Take advantage of free onsite parking, free to use electric car charge points, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a comfortable on-site break area.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Our Thermopatch Sports location, moved into in March 2025, is a brand new state of the art, collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel division and employs approximately 30 talented individuals. Here, we produce Heat Transfer Labels for world-class brands such as Premier League. Key functions at this site include Production, Application, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, EHS, and Supply Chain, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in graphic design and illustration software
- Strong understanding of desktop prepress and color management principles
- Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration
Avery Dennison Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avery Dennison and has not been reviewed or approved by Avery Dennison.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are frequently characterized as decent or good, supported by multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage add to the perceived strength of core protection benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by an automatic employer contribution plus an additional employer match tied to employee contributions. The availability of an employee stock purchase plan further broadens long-term savings options beyond the 401(k).
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.
Avery Dennison Insights
What We Do
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.
