Graphics Coordinator - External Vendor

About the role

Assist the Graphics Services Manager in managing external vendor projects for printing and converting at Belmark. This role ensures consistent, high-quality print output through strong application of design principles and color management practices. The position requires a solid understanding of external vendor workflows, print production processes, and color control from pre-press through manufacturing—both theoretical and practical. The role serves as a key link between Pre-Press and Production to ensure all color management standards are understood, implemented, and followed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for external vendor, brand, and graphics-related projects with Customers, Designers, Sales, Account Service, and Manufacturing teams
• Educate internal and external partners on Belmark’s color management and brand standards
• Collaborate with Color Manager to integrate processes into workflows, systems, hardware, and software
• Communicate directly with customers, designers, and vendors to clarify project requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Support Sales and Account Service by communicating Belmark printing capabilities and constraints
• Manage flow of artwork and graphic orders, including label pages, preflight files, and related documentation
• Preflight customer-supplied files, evaluate print readiness, and determine revision status
• Identify and resolve design and printability issues across all production processes
• Develop clear production instructions for proofs, final files, stepped files, plates, and related outputs
• Review and validate artwork and production files for accuracy and consistency
• Participate in press approvals (onsite or virtual) and customer visits as needed
• Collect and document printed samples for vendor print quality programs
• Conduct post-press reviews and support manufacturing during production issues
• Coordinate job pulls, revisions, and internal change requests
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and quality standards
• Support adherence to color management practices across manufacturing operations
• Deliver presentations on color management practices when required
• May create label designs based on customer and production specifications
• Measure and evaluate press profile sheets to ensure print accuracy and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or technical training preferred
• 3+ years of experience in printing, packaging, or graphics production preferred
• Experience in flexographic, digital, offset, or rotogravure printing environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of packaging design, die lines, templates, and production tolerances
• Knowledge of color management, press characterization, and print reproduction processes
• Familiarity with customer/vendor proofing and approval systems (e.g., Web Center, GMI, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Esko software (ArtPro or similar)
• Strong understanding of prepress workflows and production file preparation
• Ability to operate Mac-based systems and standard office equipment

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Office Hours)
• Some overtime may be required
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plan with Wellness discount
• FREE On-site Health Clinic
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company funded Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with 6% match
• Paid vacation AND personal time
• Paid holidays beginning day one
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-site Fitness Center

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Normal manufacturing environment
• May be some exposure to vibrations, noise and chemical odors