Variable Data Printing Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

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Designs and executes graphic artwork by interpreting and transforming concepts and ideas into professional visual material for a variety of mediums, including (but not limited to): educational programs, web content, television broadcasts, distribution productions and publications or publicity and promotional activities.

Preflight incoming customer files to ensure that all components are correct and ready for print ready offset, digital and wide format printing.
Quality check press form layouts before they are sent to printing
Quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer
Provide department support and cross-train other duties as necessary.
Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation, and trapping for press
Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements
Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios
Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
Generate digital and hard copy proofs
Create die-lines and cut paths
Various other tasks as assigned by Manager

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Associate's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years professional graphics experience (or equivalency) and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Illustration or a related field preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressured environment without sacrificing attention to detail.
Have a working knowledge of variable data printing.
Be highly organized and able to balance/prioritize work/tasks.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, be friendly, approachable and enthusiastic with a positive and professional attitude.
Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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