Prospex Recruitment

Pre Press Artworker Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: DOE Company: A leading large/wide format display business Our client is a leading large/wide format display business seeking an experienced Artworker to ensure the efficient processing of all client artwork from receipt to proof and the creation of print ready PDF files for production. They produce high quality print for many major retailers; sports events; construction and Automobile companies. The role is busy and requires accuracy, productive efficiency and flexibility to meet deadlines. Preparing supplied artwork for large format production utilising Enfocus Switch & Pitstop (PDF Automation software) and Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Illustrator and InDesign Image manipulation and colour correction where required PDF Proofing Conform to precise procedures and guidelines Quality control of Print PDF files, Cut files and Proof Specification on PDFs Data input and reporting Maintain good communication on skills internally and externally Work proficiently as an integral part of a busy, friendly production team Flexibility to meet the demands of the Company and deadlines defined Maintain and manage good housekeeping methods on all systems and workstations along within the workplace. Upkeep of operational systems and software Requirements: Experience producing artwork for large format / wide format production Large format digital and dye-sublimation knowledge Adobe Creative Suite. Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat An understanding of digital file formats (PDF, tiff, eps) An understanding of Mac operating system Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / print / branding / illustrator / production artist / studio artist / Adobe CS / large format / signage / sign & display / graphics / POS / point of sale / exhibitions / retail graphics / exhibition / exhibition and display / sign and display / enfocus switch / pitstop

HR Administrator Location: Berkhamsted Salary: DOE (£27-30K) Company: Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, award-winning, and rapidly growing agency? Our client is looking for an organized, enthusiastic, people focused HR Administrator to build a thriving workplace by aligning people's strategy with business goals, fostering a positive culture and ensuring teams are supported, engaged, and set up to succeed. The role will be based either in Berkhamsted, or at the Uxbridge studio, with occasional travel across all three studios, including Bradford. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the rest of the Board, you will act as a champion of our people and imprint your own style and drive forward positive culture improvements within our business. Role: The ideal candidate is a driven and well-organized individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. They need to be a collaborative and process-driven professional and confident in their ability across all aspects of HR administration. Provide Transactional HR Work with Head of Writtle Group HR, board members, senior management and payroll team to understand and improve the current culture and HR process Help create a robust recruitment process to include the best channels for finding talent, creating job adverts, selection strategies, interview questions Manage UK recruitment including the administration of offer letters and contracts Help to build an onboarding and induction process - document and share with appropriate team members Support in performance management where required Take ownership of leavers process, document as relevant and roll out to the business Review and recommend training and development opportunities for staff Review and monitor Personal Development Plans across the business Manage our benefits and well-being initiatives Benchmark salaries and benefits to ensure market competitiveness Track key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, time-to-hire) Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership Adhere to our BCorp HR policies Requirements: Level 3 CIPD Communication, time management, and attention to detail Proficient in managing employee records Experienced in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR System Experience within the packaging, print, and graphics industry is highly desirable but not essential The position will be 3 days per week from one of our offices, and two days from home in line with our blended working policy, with occasional travel to our other studios. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; HR / HR Administrator / HR Co-ordinator / Human Resources / Employee Relations / HR Generalist / HR Administrator Assistant / packaging / print / design / graphics / creative

Account Manager / Production Account Manager - Packaging Location: Hull (Hybrid) Salary : DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding design agency. Role: Responsible for looking after account and/or projects from initial concept to completion - through design process to production whilst ensuring an exceptional client service. Ensuring a first-class service is consistently provided with professionalism and enthusiasm. To show responsibility for delivering the highest quality product and ensuring the most efficient solutions are consistently supplied to the client. Responsible for gathering, managing and coordinating new and updated graphics & packaging projects for the client s brand portfolio. Manage and maintain project and job status trackers. Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines where applicable to all key stakeholders. Escalate as appropriate any risks to critical path timelines. Collate accurate briefs and submit them to production departments. Collate amends and brief to production departments. Co-ordinate and lead pre-artwork meetings with the support of the Technical Manager where appropriate. To advise on print and technical feasibility on all assigned projects. Co-ordinates press attendance where applicable. To ensure the overall requirements of the client are clearly understood, and that appropriate actions are taken to deliver the highest levels of service possible. To be responsible for obtaining approval of jobs from each relevant client department before release of fully approved files. To build, maintain and develop effective & positive working relationships across the client, and print supply chain becoming a trusted advisor and enabling first class service. Requirements: Packaging industry experience Proven account / project management within an agency / design or packaging manufacturers Production account management experience Technical knowledge or printing processes print and packaging Strong knowledge of FMCG print processes and packaging so as to understand the limitations and/or restrictions faced by designers. Good understanding of design and artwork processes Team collaboration skills Ability to coach / mentor account execs Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Remains calm under pressure. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; account manager / project manager / project manager / customer service / client services / branding / packaging / print / design / creative / CSR / customer service representative / account co-ordinator / account coordinator / production account manager / production

Account Manager Location: Huddersfield Salary: DOE Working Hours: 4 day week (Tues Friday , hours either 8:00 5:30, or 8:30 6:00 with 30mins lunch break), fully office based Company: Privately owned leading packaging manufacturer. Role: The role will be responsible for looking after account and/or projects from initial concept to completion - through design process to production whilst ensuring an exceptional client service. Serves as a day-to-day contact Participate in meetings with existing clients and internal teams Liaising with customers/external sales, taking new design briefs and orders Ensure high quality standards in all client deliverables Coordinate client-specific projects throughout the lifecycle Creating job briefs and booking in jobs Producing estimates, quotations, forecasting Processing orders and artworks, adhering to stringent quality procedures Dealing with client queries and complaints whilst project managing ongoing projects Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors Liaising with internal departments, to ensure customer requirements are met Working closely with planners, suppliers, production, goods in and technical Artwork approvals Working in a fast-pace commercial department. Requirements: Previous experience of account / project management within print / packaging Litho print background is beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided Experienced within a packaging manufacturer preferred Technical knowledge of printing processes - print and packaging Experience of using MRP systems Excellent use of MS Office Able to work with accuracy and fine attention to detail, particularly when under pressure Uses initiative when approaching new tasks, tackling problems and prioritising workload Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; account manager / project manager / project manager / customer service / client services / packaging / print / design / creative / CSR / customer service representative / account co-ordinator / account coordinator / production controller / production planner