Graphic Designer - Digital

Liberty Diversified International, Inc.
Golden Valley, MN, US
Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer is a key player within our design department servicing our digital assets. This position is an expert in assessing digital files for accuracy once they that been processed through our internal workflow system.

This position will assess new and existing orders, then work alongside the Production team to ensure accuracy before going to print.

The Graphic Designer has a balance of technical skills and a deep understanding of artwork creation working in Illustrator, Adobe and Photoshop.

This full-time role will report to the Commercialization Manager at our manufacturing facility Golden Valley, MN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for setting up final production artwork according to printing specifications
  • Expert knowledge of converting PMS colors to CMYK, and spot colors
  • Reviews artwork for printed samples and production, suggests design modifications for production on Digital printers for ink optimization.
  • Assists in catching issues regarding high risk designs that potentially could slow down the manufacturing process.
  • Troubleshoots art file or cut file complications, RIP software issues, and Automation Engine workflow errors.
  • Aids in the process of testing new printing methods / substrates and communicates these to the Digital Manager and Graphic Design team.
  • Advises management as to manufacturing and printing best practices and recommends adjustments to SOP’s.
  • Utilizes the full Adobe Creative suite including but not limited to : Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.
  • Other duties, as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • 2 + years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Knowledge of digital printing RIP software
  • Ability to read color using a spectrometer and direct operators to push or pull CMYK values accordingly to the Delta-E
  • Knowledge of printing processes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Knowledge of Esko Automation Engine workflows
  • Knowledge of G7 certification process
  • Experience as a graphic artist, pre-press operator, or production artist
  • Familiarity of the corrugated industry and POP displays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

OFFICE :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
  • Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
  • Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
  • Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand / eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
  • Hearing and speaking
  • Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

about our company :

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico.

With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers.

The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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