Color and Print Specialist (Multiple Levels)
SGS & Co
- Minnesota
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide technical support for color and proofing at the plant level
- Develop profiles, dot gain compensations curves, and specify image carrier information
- Project co-ordination for technical, global projects
- Validate and on-board supplied profiles
- Support and maintain color solutions, such as Zepra & GMG
- Troubleshoot color and proofing related prepress issues
- Perform print quality evaluations, reports and scorecards as determined by customer print and color management program.
- Will be required to become an expert in color measurement and related tools
- College level Education in graphics, print, or color management, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years Experience in color measurement and management
- The ability to generate profiles and curves from fingerprint data
- Experience in prepress for Offset, Flexo and preferably Gravure
- An understanding of Extended Gamut Printing
- Competent in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational, and documentation skills
- Working knowledge of GMG proofing solution
- Working Knowledge of Color-Logic, Copra, Zepra, and ColorAnt is preferred, but not essential
- High attention to detail
- Self-driven and self-motivated
- Ability to research a problem and come to solutions in a timely manner
- Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus (Munsell Color Test results)
Travel is required on an occasional basis in North America.Supplementary Information:This description is based upon management’s assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.Education : BachelorsExperience : 0 years: Working knowledge of GMG proofing solution
0 years: Competent in Microsoft Office
0 years: Working Knowledge of Color-Logic, Copra, Zepra, and ColorAnt is preferred, but not essential
0 years: An understanding of Extended Gamut Printing
0 years: Experience in prepress for Offset, Flexo and preferably Gravure
0 years: The ability to generate profiles and curves from fingerprint data
2 years: Years of experience in color measurement and management