Creative Artwork & Flatbed Print Operator

  • Omni Colour Presentations Ltd
  • Mar 07, 2025
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Creative Artworker & Flatbed Operator to join our team.

For over 30 years, Omni has worked extensively with galleries, museums and artists. We produce limited edition prints and one-off original artworks for internationally renowned artists and institutions, and we are regularly called on to help manage some of the most ambitious print-based works in the arts. Omni also covers areas of branding and visual display for major corporate clients, architects and event organisers.

The main role of Artworker & Flatbed Operator is to create and prepare artwork ready for production, and to manage the flatbed UV printer to output those files on to a wide variety of materials. You will be taking briefs from the Project Managers and working with the Finishing department to ensure projects are completed to the correct specification, to a high standard and on time. The position would suit an active person with an ability to stay organised in a fast-moving environment and very good attention to detail.

The Role

  • Taking briefs from Project Managers
  • Creating artwork, preparing proofs and adapting client supplied files ready for production
  • Maintaining the flatbed printer
  • Keeping a clean, tidy and organised workspace
  • Working methodically and checking all print against the works order
  • Checking specs, file size and image quality, flagging any issues to Project Managers
  • Monitoring quality control, making sure all prints are completed to highest standard
  • Maintaining stock levels, identifying when more materials are needed to complete the project
  • Foreseeing problems and taking steps to resolve them
  • Maintaining effective filing structure
  • We are a small team so getting stuck in and working effectively with others is essential. Assisting in other departments when necessary to meet deadlines

Essential:

    • Experience using and maintaining flatbed printers
    • Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, lnDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat)
    • Experience using RIP software (Onyx Thrive or similar)
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills
    • High level of technical and creative understanding
    • Ability to approach multiple jobs and tackle workload efficiently
    • Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
    • Experience working to strict deadlines
    • Good level of technical and creative understanding
    • Reliable and punctual

Preferable (training given):

    • Knowledge / experience with CNC such as Esko/Zund
    • Experience with vinyl cutting
    • Interest in art and design

Salary negotiable dependent on experience
Full-time, 5 days a week. Some overtime required

Please send a copy of your cv, cover letter and salary expectations. Note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interview