Job Description
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB PURPOSE
To support mockup service for CP and Convenience customers and provide additional graphic support to projects.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creative graphic design for Packaging to customer brief
- Create accurate artwork for mockup, trial and production purposes
- To run and maintain the UV Inkjet mockup equipment (Roland LEC540 + RIP)
- Managing and scheduling of own work via online briefing tool (PackWorks)
- Travel between Bardon base and Leeds studio to collect and present briefs
- Handle all queries relating to mockup service
SKILLS/QUALS
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in a visual design discipline
- Creative flair combined with eye for detail
- Good typographic skills
- 5+ years experience in a studio environment
- Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Knowledge of print production / Pre-press
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Confident communicator, able to actively contribute ideas in briefings and brainstormings
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively propose creative solutions to fill any gaps in brief
- Be able to research ideas, keep up with trends and be able to present final ideas direct to customers
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication skills essential, ability to give clear written and verbal instructions.
- Good understanding of procedures and processes.
- Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic
- Punctual, presentable and with good attendance