Creative Circle - Melville, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Melville, NY
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client, a Manufacturing / Retail company for retail luxury cosmetic brands, is currently seeking a Technical Illustrator/Pre-Press Technician to join their team Fulltime! This position is onsite 5 days per week in Melville, Long Island. Your hours will be 8:30-5:30PM. Must be able to commute to Long Island. As a Technical Illustrator/Pre-Press Technician, you will be responsible for prepress preparation, which includes reviewing and preparing digital files for printing, ensuring they meet all technical specifications. You will adjust colors, fonts, and layout as necessary to ensure optimal print quality. Additionally, you will perform file conversions and preflight checks to identify and resolve any issues before printing. Managing and ensuring color accuracy across different printing processes will be a key part of your role, utilizing color matching techniques to achieve consistent results. Collaboration with graphic designers, printers, and production teams will be essential to ensure a seamless workflow and accurate output. You will also manage file storage and archiving according to company standards. In terms of technical illustration, you will create detailed technical illustrations for assembly instructions, product manuals, and other documentation. This involves translating complex technical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand visual content. You will work closely with product engineers and designers to ensure that illustrations accurately represent the product and its assembly process, updating and revising technical illustrations as needed based on product changes or feedback. Quality assurance is another critical aspect of this role. You will conduct thorough checks of all prepress files and technical illustrations to ensure accuracy and consistency. Utilizing your color matching skills, you will ensure that printed materials align with brand colors and specifications, maintaining consistency across all products. You will also provide feedback and recommendations for improvements in both prepress processes and technical illustration practices. Collaboration and communication are vital in this position. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and production, to meet project deadlines. Effective communication with internal stakeholders will be necessary to resolve any issues related to prepress, technical illustrations, or color accuracy. Participation in project meetings and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and workflows will also be expected.

Responsibilities

  • Review and prepare digital files for printing, ensuring they meet all technical specifications.
  • Adjust colors, fonts, and layout as necessary to ensure optimal print quality.
  • Perform file conversions and preflight checks to identify and resolve any issues before printing.
  • Manage and ensure color accuracy across different printing processes, utilizing color matching techniques to achieve consistent results.
  • Collaborate with graphic designers, printers, and production teams to ensure seamless workflow and accurate output.
  • Manage file storage and archiving according to company standards.
  • Create detailed technical illustrations for assembly instructions, product manuals, and other documentation.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand visual content.
  • Work closely with product engineers and designers to ensure illustrations accurately represent the product and its assembly process.
  • Update and revise technical illustrations as needed, based on product changes or feedback.
  • Conduct thorough checks of all prepress files and technical illustrations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Utilize color matching skills to ensure printed materials align with brand colors and specifications, maintaining consistency across all products.
  • Ensure that all printed materials and assembly instructions are error-free and meet company quality standards.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations for improvements in both prepress processes and technical illustration practices.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and production, to meet project deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve any issues related to prepress, technical illustrations, or color accuracy.
  • Participate in project meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience as a Prepress Technician, Technical Illustrator, or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and preflight tools.
  • Strong technical illustration skills with experience in creating clear, detailed assembly instructions.
  • Solid understanding of printing processes, color management, and file preparation for various printing methods.
  • Advanced color matching skills, with experience in achieving and maintaining color consistency across different media.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with 3D modeling software is a plus.
  • Knowledge of display and production is advantageous.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 3% match
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Yearly discretionary bonus
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