Print Production Designer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.
Print Production Designer
Overview
Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring a key print production designer responsible for managing print runs of gift cards and related collateral from the initial request to delivery, focusing on quality checks, client communication, and project management.
This opportunity includes reviewing artwork files to determine specifications as well as identifying any potential problems, obtaining quotes from approved external manufacturers based on the defined requirements, and moving orders through all stages of production from proofing to delivery.
This is an onsite role based at Shift4’s Toronto, Ontario, Canada location.
Responsibilities
Print Production Designer
Overview
Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring a key print production designer responsible for managing print runs of gift cards and related collateral from the initial request to delivery, focusing on quality checks, client communication, and project management.
This opportunity includes reviewing artwork files to determine specifications as well as identifying any potential problems, obtaining quotes from approved external manufacturers based on the defined requirements, and moving orders through all stages of production from proofing to delivery.
This is an onsite role based at Shift4’s Toronto, Ontario, Canada location.
Responsibilities
- Review client supplied artwork files using industry standard graphic design software – Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Apply print production knowledge to verify incoming client artwork meets production specifications.
- Detect file issues and make recommendatins.
- Work with selected manufacturers to determine plastic printing suitability of submitted designs.
- Communicate directly with clients to explain artwork recommendations.
- Prepare card artwork for submission to selected manufacturers.
- Manage the artwork proofing process directly with clients. Review proofs, manage revisions, and oversee the final product to ensure it meets quality standards.
- Follow up with printers to ensure timely delivery of data, artwork, and labels proofs.
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and communication to project completion.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in print design, technology, and printing techniques, particularly for plastic printing.
- On occasion, work with clients to create print ready artwork for gift cards or related collateral using provided artwork assets.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, graphic communications management or related field is preferred and/or certifications or diplomas aligned with printing technology are highly advantageous.
- 3+ years of experience in print design or production, with a strong focus on plastic printing preferred, and a portfolio showcasing successful print projects.
- Experience with the full cycle of print production, including pre-press, proofing, and final print.
- Intermediate+ skill level with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.
- Experienced in Microsoft 365 environment (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)
- Experience with PC platform; MAC O/S knowledge is a plus.
- Experience with the Odoo ERP system is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Energetic and driven with a strong sense of urgency.
- Careful attention to accuracy and detail.
- Organized and process oriented.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task.
- An eye for design with a strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and fonts management.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Review and prepare client artwork for gift cards and related collateral, identify production issues, coordinate with manufacturers, and manage quotes, proofs, revisions, and quality checks. Communicate with clients and printers while coordinating multiple projects and timelines through final delivery.
Requirements
The role prefers a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic communications management, or a related field, or relevant printing technology credentials, and requires at least three years of print design or production experience. Candidates should have full-cycle print production experience, intermediate-or-higher Adobe skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, and careful attention to detail.
Skills
- Print Production
- Prepress
- Plastic Printing
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Artwork File Review
- Proofing
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Typography
- Layout
- Color Theory
- Microsoft 365
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Gift Cards
- Print Production
- Plastic Printing
- Prepress
- Artwork Preparation
- Artwork File Review
- Production Specifications
- Manufacturer Coordination
- Vendor Quotes
- Proofing
- Print Proofs
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Client Communication
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- Word
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Outlook
- PC Platform
- Mac OS
- Odoo ERP
- Typography
- Layout
- Color Theory