Job Description

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.
POSITION SUMMARY
Working within a large and established team, you will be responsible for the quality inspection and checking of all client deliverables and artwork.
You will act as brand guardian and use your knowledge of the clients, their brands and company process to ensure timely and accurate completion of work. You should have excellent attention to detail, an efficient and proactive team player approach and a good analytical mind.
Whilst spoken and written fluency in English is required, proficiency in other languages would also be a great advantage.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check the accuracy and consistency of all production artwork against supplied copy data.
• Follow technical requirements and standards as indicated in company, client and government guidelines.
• Give clear and concise instructions to production artwork artists regarding any changes or corrections required.
• Monitor performance of the production artwork artists to ensure that all expectations are met for accuracy.
• 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 regulations.
• Undertaking of the day-to-day quality inspection process.

QUALIFICATIONS / 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:

o Color separations
o Color conversion (e.g RGB-CMYK) and correction
o Profiling (e.g. Press)
o 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.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

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