Pre Press Artworker - Large Format

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Pre-Press Artworker to join our busy production department in Croydon.

The primary focus of this role is checking and preparing customer-supplied artwork, ensuring files are accurate, correctly formatted and ready for large-format digital printing.

You will be responsible for identifying and resolving artwork issues, making adjustments where required, producing customer proofs and ensuring files are processed efficiently through to production.

Working within a small team and reporting directly to the General Manager, you will work closely with our Sales and Production teams to maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and turnaround times.

This role would suit someone with a strong eye for detail, excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, and experience preparing artwork for print. While previous experience in large-format printing would be beneficial, the most important requirement is the ability to confidently check, correct and prepare artwork for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Check customer-supplied artwork to ensure files are suitable for print production.
• Identify and resolve issues including incorrect sizing, low-resolution images, missing fonts, bleed and colour settings.
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to amend, correct and prepare print-ready files.
• Communicating artwork issues and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Ensure artwork is accurately sized and formatted to the specifications of each product.
• Prepare and send digital artwork proofs to customers for approval.
• Liaise with the Sales team and customers to clarify artwork requirements and resolve queries.
• Create, update and maintain artwork templates for our product range.
• Create print ready artwork from supplied customer files
• Organise and manage multiple artwork jobs, ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate file management and ensure approved artwork is correctly saved and passed to production.
• Work closely with the Production team to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

What We Offer

• A full-time, permanent position within an established and growing business.
• A varied role working across a wide range of large-format print and display products.
• Training and opportunities to develop additional technical and production skills.
• A friendly, collaborative working environment within a small team.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and capability.