Check the accuracy and consistency of all production artwork against supplied copy data on final decision prior to release.
Follow technical requirements and standards as indicated in company, client and government
Give clear and concise instructions to production artwork artists regarding any changes or corrections
Monitor performance of the production artwork artists to ensure that all expectations are met for
Keep abreast of all Standards of Practice, new legal packaging requirements and inform all departments of any changes in regulations.
Update internal libraries of operating procedures and
Undertaking of the day-to-day quality inspection
Job Requirements
Secondary School/ Diploma/ Degree in Art & Design, Graphic Art, Printing Technology, Advertising, Interior Design, Multimedia or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job.
Proven working experience as a proof reader or quality controller in the printing or pre-press industry is preferred.
Required skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Ms Office.
Desirable skills: Adobe InDesign, Esko.
Languages required: English written and spoken.
Ability to interpret concept and/or brand guidelines through to artwork execution (e.g. digital, photographic, etc.).
Possess good understanding of effective Print, Photo Studio, and/or Digital production, processes, roles, tools (digital and conventional) and workflow practices and trends.
Knowledge in Pre-media and/or Creative Services and solutions.
Knowledge in photo and color manipulation techniques and processes is preferred:
Color separations
Color conversion (e.g RGB-CMYK) and correction
Profiling (e.g. Press)
Trapping and bleeding of imagery
Knowledge in Pre-press and Print production techniques and processes is preferred:
Color separation pertaining to specific printers
Trapping, Bleeding, Stepping
Color rotation
File resolution
Raster Image Processing (RIP)
Mature, hardworking and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
