• Print Production Specialist, Commercialization…

    Amazon (Austin, TX)


    Description

    In accordance with Whole Foods Market product brand guidelines and optimized printer specifications, the Print Production Specialist is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate creation, conduct reviews and ensure appropriate production of graphic files on printed packaging substrates.

     

    Key job responsibilities

    Responsibilities:

    • Review all printer specifications and dieline files to ensure accuracy and utility, obtaining clarification on any details regarding dieline files and printer specifications.

    • Experienced with a variety of packaging substrates and printing processes to ensure successful printed production of branded packaging.

    • Communicate with printers, vendors, and internal teams regarding print capability-related questions or concerns. Schedule calls/meetings, as needed, to discuss questions regarding file-set up that balances successful print production with cost considerations. (Captured Value)

    • Receive and review pre-press/contract printer proofs for accuracy, consistency and brand alignment against the original mechanical.

    • Compile, organize, and communicate all issues, revisions, questions, or cautions pertaining to the printer proofs and return to designated printer as needed.

    • Execute limited mechanical revisions to graphic files for product packaging.

    • Attend periodic press checks to ensure print quality of packaging.

    • Ensure working design and support art files are current and properly archived upon project completion, including archiving of PDF proofs with electronic files (where applicable).

    • Review first production of all product packaging for print quality expectations and follow up with all printers as necessary to correct/improve print quality for subsequent press runs.

    Basic Qualifications

    - Experience working with clients

     

    - BA/BS degree and 2-4 years’ relevant experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 3+ years of full product life cycle experience

     

    - • Ability to self-manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

     

    - • Excellent listening skills, with attention to detail and ability to interpret and incorporate detailed feedback on food packaging graphics.

     

    - • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro.

     

    - • Knowledge of PM tools such as WorkFront, SharePoint, Oracle, and MS Teams.

     

    - • Superior negotiating experience with internal/external stakeholders along with effective communication and collaborating skills.

     

    - • Flexible - able to take direction well, then problem-solve and adapt to timeline developments and reprioritize.

     

    - • 3+ years of experience in printing, prepress or production art for offset and/or flexographic printing.

     

    - • Knowledge / familiarity with food packaging a plus.

     

    - • Strong project management skills or experience a plus.

     

    - • CPG experience preferred; supermarket experience is a plus.

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.