What you'll be doing:

• Builds artwork files in adherence with the business' standard working practices & client's brand rules.

• Ensures Right First Time quality performance is achieved.

• Collaborates with multiple functions to service the client.

• Creates print trial files and carries out colour retouching/colour correction for all print disciplines.

• Owns the brand guidelines; including their creation, amendment and periodical review.

• Ensures brand consistency is maintained throughout the full project range across all production locations.

• Represents the artwork production team in the planning of projects.

• Leads the artist team in the completion of projects from receipt of brief to delivery of data within contractual KPI.

• Seeks ways to optimize process to improve quality and delivery.

• Promotes best practice and continuous improvement within the team.

• Leads and supports with production initiatives.

• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigations.

• Leads the artist team with the introduction of technology changes from User Acceptance Testing to deployment.

• Guides and advises less experienced members of the team.

• Identifies and discusses issues with relevant team members.

• Delivers customer demonstrations.

• Participates in client meetings.

This is a hybrid position, the ideal candidate will be located near the Cincinnati area.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Qualification in Graphic Design

• Minimum of 5 years experience within the packaging artwork production industry

• Use of software applications used in artwork packaging production such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office.

• Detailed understanding of print processes and reprographics application.

• Ability to adapt a design to different components / sizes in keeping with design intent.

• Ability to perform colour retouching for multiple print disciplines.

• Making a visual change to images (cosmetic retouching).

• Colour retouching/correctionwith special colours (or Extended Colour Gamut), considering the impact of screen angles.

• Colour retouching/correctionensuring an image is fit for the flexographic print process.

• Ability to visually inspect two samples and understand what retouching/correctionsare needed to get the closest possible match.

• Ability to interpret complex guideline documents.

• Communication skills particularly listening, verbal and written.

• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

• Team working skills.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize.

• Time Management skills to respond to a dynamic work environment.

• Coaching skills.

• Proactive problem solving.

This is a progression position and could be a level I, II or Senior. Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate's experience and education, and current business needs.

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $79,000. A higher base salary may be available depending upon experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime.

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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement