Job Summary:

As the Studio Junior for the design department and/or Artwork department, you will have a keen interest in design and/or artwork, and fundamentally you will be supporting the design and/or artwork department with its administration responsibilities. You will receive on-the-job learning about the design and/or artwork function, and in time you will use this knowledge to assist the team where necessary.

Overall Responsibility:

• To support the design department and/or artwork team with ad-hoc tasks.
• To continually learn about the business/design/artwork department and the software it uses.
• Assisting and learning to complete design and/or artwork sweepers and amends.
• Assisting with and/or managing own small design and/or projects.
• To possess good communication skills with the ability to be flexible and adjust to priorities quickly and efficiently in line with business requirements.

For the Design/Visualiser Studio Junior:

• Create/update packshots and overviews; ensuring that they are always up to date, including physical folders.
• Assess and coordinate when packshot photography should take place.
• Support the designers on delivering packshots to the client.
• Assisting with project research and creating audits.

For the Artwork Studio Junior:

• Responsible for making precise mock-ups as required by hand to tight deadlines.
• Thoroughly check all prototypes before releasing to the Project Account Manager or other internal staff.
• Having meticulous attention to detail, thoroughly assess and carry out Cutter checks as required.
• Under supervision, prepare and print GMG proof for client approval.
• To assist other members of the Artwork Department as required.
• To learn and take direction about the creation of artworks for food and non-food packaging and printing processes.

Attributes

• Conscientious, reliable, good attendance and timekeeping standards
• Excellent attention to detail and works with precision
• Displays a good understanding of Quality Control
• Effective project manager, able to manage workload
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised
• Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners
• Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player
• Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure
• Professional with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude
• Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

Job Description – the job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the business and role develop. The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the employees of the company need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed on this job description.

Equal Opportunities – as a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of any characteristic as protected by law.

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Application – we welcome direct applications either in response to one of our advertised vacancies or on a speculative basis. Please email your CV and covering letter to careers@tjarksandtjarks.com. Due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted.

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