Graphics Coordinator

Position Summary

Plan, schedule and implement complex graphic design projects. Develop and coordinate lithography preparation in accordance with client requirements, including innovative graphic solutions. Strengthen CANPACK’s competitive position by introducing visual solutions to the customer.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Design computer lithography according to the order.
• Communicate with customers relating to new and revised graphics to ensure uniformity of artwork.
• Create presentations and other graphics for the company products and assist in the creation of graphics used for products.
• Drive each project from concept development, executing layouts, and artwork design.
• Identify potential problems in customer artwork and work with the customer to prevent them.
• Create and implement style sheets and set color specifications.
• Adapt graphic design to CANPACK production technology/capabilities.
• Manage graphic files in Esko systems.
• Cope with production at the lithography design stage to improve print/lithography quality.
• Coooperate with team members on projects required for graphics needs.
• Support the Sales department in initiating and conducting meetings with representatives of the customer marketing department to present our innovative capabilities.
• Test and implement new versions of existing programs and new graphic programs.
• Search for new solutions in the field of project development methods.
• Update timelines in lithography preparation in the "Project Management" system and update graphic files within CANPACK’S Quality Management System.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate degree or experience in a related/similar field (prior Beverage Can Manufacturing experience preferred).
• Professional graphics, printing preparation background.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, Graphic programs, SAP or other ERP systems.
• High proficiency in Macintosh and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Exceptional communication ability using strong listening skills and a logical, systematic approach to assimilating and sharing information in all areas.
• Attention to detail with ability to work to specifications.
• Perfect color vision/perception.
• Ability to make decisions on a daily basis that ensure creative quality.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• N (Not Applicable)
• O (Occasionally)
• F (Frequently)
• C (Constantly)

Work Environment

• Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.