Pre Press Production Artist Needed!

Come live your dream at Upper Deck, the worldwide publisher of sports and entertainment trading cards, authenticated collectibles and memorabilia! The Upper Deck Company, LLC, is looking for a Pre Press Production Artist II in Carlsbad.

 

SUMMARY



This is an advanced intermediate level production position. A qualified candidate is expected to possess competent abilities in both digital assembly and color correction with capable communication and comprehension abilities.



 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.



Responsible for assembly, color correction and/or image retouching from provided design files, scanned and/or digital images. Direction is structurally provided via mechanicals, written instruction and Shift Lead.



Previews files to ensure accuracy and troubleshoots problems.



Builds components based on established procedures, written direction and Shift Lead guidance.



Ensures quality of engineering and contents.





INTERACTION



This position will interact closely with the Shift Lead and departmental personnel along with related Company staff members.



 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES



Not applicable.



 

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE



High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts preferred.



5+ years of experience in the field of Pre-Press or related area.





 

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES



Knowledge of assembly, color correction and/or image retouching skills in a Macintosh environment.



Fundamental knowledge of ripping and trapping postscript files.



Understanding of Pre-Press, Printing and/or Publishing along with exposure to conventional proofing, plating or stripping a plus.



Familiarity with 4-color process with exposure to 5th and 6th colors and foils a plus.



Competent oral and written communication skills.



Recognized productivity against flexible schedules and accelerated timelines.



Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written instructions.



Proficient interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.



Experienced organizational and file management skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.



Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels.



Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.



Qualified in the following software applications: Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign.



 

TO APPLY

All resumes should be submitted to www.upperdeck.com/hr

No phone calls please.