Company Description
Clone & Freemen has been a trusted technology partner for over 28 years, specializing in creating integrated and innovative solutions for B2B leaders. From managed IT and cybersecurity to digital design and IoT systems, the company delivers tailored services through its MSP+ ecosystem. Operating as a full-service partner, Clone & Freemen bridges the gap between maintaining operational stability and driving forward-looking technological innovation. Their mission is to empower businesses with seamless, connected technology solutions that support both current operations and future growth. The company is known for its commitment to accountability and delivering impactful results.
Role Description
The Formatter is responsible for designing, formatting, and maintaining retail tags such as hangtags, RFID tags, and price tags using GMC / Quadient Inspire Designer. This role ensures all formatted outputs are accurate, print-ready, brand-compliant, and optimized for various production environments while supporting variable data and automation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and format hangtags, RFID tags, and price tags using GMC / Quadient Inspire Designer
- Create, maintain, and enhance templates for various retail tag formats and sizes
- Manage and format variable data including pricing, barcodes, SKU numbers, and RFID encoding fields
- Ensure all outputs are print-ready, accurate, and compliant with brand guidelines
- Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and production teams to gather and interpret requirements
- Perform thorough quality assurance (QA) checks to verify layout, alignment, and data accuracy
- Troubleshoot and resolve formatting or data-related issues before production
- Optimize layouts for different materials, printers, and production constraints
- Maintain version control, template documentation, and change history
- Ensure consistent formatting, branding compliance, and high-quality deliverables across all outputs
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, and print production processes
- Familiarity with variable data handling and dynamic content formatting
- Basic scripting knowledge is an added advantage
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator
- Experience working with data sources such as XML, Excel, or databases
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Willingness to learn and adopt GMC / Quadient Inspire Designer
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
- Comfortable working in a production-driven, deadline-focused environment
