Digital Print Artworker / Mac OperatorLeyland, LancashireUp to £29,500 DOEFull-time, site-basedDo you have experience preparing artwork, graphics or logos for print?Maybe you have worked as a Mac Operator, Junior Artworker, Pre-Press Operator, Signage Artworker or within a digital print environment?Are you looking for a role where you can build your experience and be trained in a specialist manufacturing environment?We are recruiting for a Digital Print Artworker / Mac Operator to join an established luxury wallcovering manufacturer based in Leyland.This is a practical production-focused role sitting between the artwork studio and the digital print team.You will receive artwork, logos and graphics supplied by customers, check that the files are suitable for production, make any necessary adjustments and then prepare and send the artwork through to the digital printing machinery.This is not a highly creative graphic design role where you will be developing brands or marketing campaigns from scratch.Instead, it is about taking existing artwork and making sure it is technically correct, accurate and ready to print.You do not need to have worked within wallpaper or textiles before, and you do not necessarily need years of experience. We are very open to people who have some relevant print or artwork knowledge and are keen to learn.The RoleYour responsibilities will include:Receiving customer-supplied artwork, logos and graphicsChecking files before they go into productionAdjusting sizing, resolution, positioning and layoutCleaning up or amending artwork where requiredChecking bleed, scale and file formatsPreparing artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and specialist production softwareSending approved files through to digital printersChecking that the finished print matches the approved artworkIdentifying artwork or print-quality issuesMaking adjustments where necessaryWorking closely with the studio and production teamsSupporting the operation of digital printing equipmentLearning the companys specialist artwork and production processesWhat We Are Looking ForYou might currently be working as a:Mac OperatorJunior ArtworkerDigital Print ArtworkerPre-Press OperatorReprographics OperatorSignage ArtworkerLarge Format ArtworkerDigital Print OperatorGraphics Production OperativeExperience within signage, reprographics, commercial print, packaging or large-format printing could all be relevant.You will ideally have:Some experience preparing artwork for printAdobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop skillsAn understanding of sizing, resolution, bleed and file formatsGood attention to detailThe ability to spot problems within artworkA practical and methodical approachThe confidence to learn new software and production processesAn interest in developing within a specialist print environmentExperience using RIP software, AVA or other print-production systems would be useful, but it is not essential , as training can be provided.Previous wallpaper or textile experience is also not required.More important is that you have some understanding of artwork preparation, enjoy accurate and detailed work and are happy working within a production environment.This is a great opportunityTPBN1_UKTJ