Create Print and Packaging Designs

Full time position, budget is yearly salary Are you somebody who can wear many hats and loves doing so? Our client, a provider of a diverse range of Graphic Arts Services, successfully manages a Hub within their largest client. The type of work they produce for this household named company includes branding, corporate communication, marketing collateral, advertising material and finished art. The great majority of their projects are print based. They are looking for a rare bird. Namely, an accomplished Finished Artist who can also manage the print production function whilst being the conduit between internal clients and suppliers. There is no doubt that no two days will ever be the same and your ability to successfully juggle a whole range of responsibilities is what will make you jump out of bed in the morning! Most importantly, you will become an important cog in a well oiled machine and your skills will quickly add value. Your ability to fit into the dynamics of a closely knit group will be critical. You will possess attention to detail, a great sense for design and typography, advanced skills in all latest design programs (Indesign, Quark, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) plus a minimum of 5 years experience in finished art and print production. This will have been acquired in a busy, challenging print-based environment. Specifically you will be responsible for: - correctly delivering artwork to producers; - production management and liaison with internal clients, the contracted printing company and other external suppliers; - taking care of archiving, software and back-up systems; - ensuring that all print projects run smoothly; - providing exceptional levels of customer service; - proactively identifying other graphic arts needs within the company; - keeping abreast of technology and how it may impact upon current and future work practices. To secure this enviable role, you will have a solid understanding of the normal suite of design programmes, possess advanced communication skills and have a desire to be the very best at what you do. Your recent experience will have been acquired within an environment where you have been "all things to all people" and they have become totally dependant upon what you do. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to attract the right individual.