LOCATION: Evansville

FLSA STATUS: Salary Non-Exempt

PURPOSE: To coordinate the flow of artwork between the customer and/or art agencies and prepare it to print in Berry departments and ensure customer specifications are being met.

-    Able to organize, coordinate, and direct projects, strong ability to multi-task and to learn new systems

-    Enter jobs into tracking databases as required by the print technology or specific job 

-    Attention to detail is greatly needed due to data entry requirements. Ability to relay clear direction and special instructions for projects and follow up to insure timely completion of projects    

-    Work closely with Customer, Design Agencies, Sales and Customer Service to gather all data for processing/separating art to prepare it to print

-    Communicate clearly and effectively with C.S. Dept. and Printing on customer requirements

-    Quoting artwork charges to customers and insuring quotations are signed and approved by customers before jobs proceed to Imaging/Platemaking. Initiate and follow through with final billing to customer and completed and in a timely manner

-    Communicate artwork approval dates and details on graphics to Sales, Customer Service, and Scheduling

-    Communicate graphic concerns to the Creative Services Specialist and artist

-    Check open orders and No Loc reports for all plants including EVV to determine timing of art and plates.

-    Monitor daily Hot Lists, deadlines, and reschedule if necessary, to accommodate printing schedules. 

-    Communicate to plant schedulers of any issues with meeting deadlines. 

-    Communicate project status and timelines to aid Platemaking and Scheduling priorities

-    Offer suggestions to improve workflow, efficiency, and cost-saving measures on regular basis

-    Pull and send samples as requested

-    Willingness and available to travel as needed to customer to discuss large or difficult projects

-    Provide updates on important projects & tasks in your weekly report

-    Notify outside plants of customer expectations

-    Post review of project –discuss with customer/Printing to make enhancements for future runs

-    Contribute to meet department and Corporate goals

-    Complete mandatory online training classes

-    Demonstrate teamwork behaviors

-    Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed by department management

1.    Degree in Graphic Arts and/or Printing Technology or equivalent work experience

2.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

3.    Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously

4.    Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Professional is preferred

5.    Visual acuity of at least 20/50 for distance (corrected or uncorrected) and a minimal near vision ability to read 10 –12 point font at a distance of 12 –18 inches

6.    Color vision within normal limits