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Prepress Specialist

Halifax

ORB™ Toys is looking for a detail-oriented person to assist in the day-to-day prepress operations. If you are a person who knows their way around a Mac, using Illustrator and Photoshop are second nature to you, and you love learning new skills, we welcome your resume!

In addition, you must have an eye for detail, be efficient, flexible and easily adaptable to changing priorities in a fast paced rapidly evolving environment. You will be responsible for adhering to prepress standards, checking accuracy of artwork, specifications, and supporting our design team.

Location:  ORB™ 225 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS

Job Description:

  • Proofread artwork and check packaging information for accuracy.
  • Verify product material specifications.
  • Verify style guides are followed by Design team members.
  • Verify proper workflow and file structure standards are followed.
  • Collect files and release artwork to factories.
  • Communicate with factories in an approval process.
  • Create, edit, and verify die lines.
  • Update packaging information.

Essential Skills:

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving mindset and team-oriented approach
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic understanding of packaging requirements

Qualifications:

  • Experience in prepress or a related discipline
  • Proficiency in prepress software and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Knowledge of printing processes, color management and file preparation
  • Know how to make necessary adjustments and corrections to ensure print quality
  • Understanding of die line creation requirements
  • Fluent in Mac environment.
  • Fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel, Word.

Experience:

  • Experience with Databases (NetSuite) would be an asset.
  • A post-secondary degree or diploma with knowledge of prepress or equivalent work experience.

First impressions matter! Please apply with a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $22-$24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental, vision, extended health, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement: Bilingualism is an asset but not required.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

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