Pre-press Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Reprographics & CAD Support Star Wanted! 🚀

Are you a whiz with details, super organised, and ready to dive into the exciting world of print and design? We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our awesome team and support our Reprographics and CAD departments. This is your chance to learn the ropes and become a key player! 🎨✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be the go-to person for Reprographics and CAD support. 🛠️
• Chat confidently with customers and suppliers – keep those communication lines open! 🗣️
• Dive deep into print setup for artwork and master our Esko software to create proofs and laydowns. 💻
• Get creative preparing artwork for samples and making those all-important reprographic printing plates. 📜
• Proofread like a pro to ensure everything is perfect. ✅
• Understand design briefs and translate them into amazing print-ready files. 💡
• Get hands-on with our CAD plotter table for samples and varnish blankets. ✂️
• Help fold up and construct 2D samples into 3D cartons – it’s like origami, but for packaging! 📦
• Manage artwork, make necessary changes, and get customer approvals smoothly. 📧
• Prepare files for printing (RIP) and generate proof sheets.
• Work on layouts with a variety of media, making sure everything is cut correctly.
• Collaborate with your talented studio team and also fly solo when needed. 🤝
• Keep up with a fast-paced environment and nail those deadlines. ⏰
• Ensure our Studio and Print teams are working like a well-oiled machine. ⚙️
• Always follow health and safety rules – we look out for each other! 🧑‍⚕️
• Monitor and maintain our quality checks to keep standards sky-high. 💯
• Keep all documentation organised and secure. 📂
• Provide backup for the CAD and Prepress departments during holidays. 🏝️
• And any other CAD and Pre-press tasks that come your way!

What You Bring:

• You're organised, pay attention to the tiniest details, and love getting things done to the best of your ability. ⭐
• You're a self-starter who's eager to learn and grow. 🌱
• You're happy to be part of a team but also comfortable working independently.
• You can handle a busy workload and meet deadlines with a smile. 😄
• You’re ready to learn and understand print setup for artwork.
• You're keen to use Esko software and workflows.
• You're ready to learn how to fold up and construct 2D samples into 3D cartons.
• You're capable of working within a small studio team.

What We Offer:

• Full training will be provided – we've got your back! 🙌
• The chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic industry.
• A supportive and fun team environment.

Ready to kickstart your career with us? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding artwork and approvals.
• Prepare artwork for print production and samples.
• Utilise Esko software and workflows to create proofs and laydowns.
• Operate CAD plotter equipment for cutting samples and production materials.
• Conduct proofreading and maintain quality checks and processes.