Production Artist

Here we **GROW **again We **PLAY** hard, but we also **WORK **hard

Do you want to play golf, eat ice cream, have birthday lunches and BBQ together??? Are you an expert at playing cornhole? (For those that do not know, cornhole is a popular bean bag throwing lawn game)

These are some of the fun things we do together at BGI Retail - TC Transcontinental

Do you want to be part of a collaborative and fun team where your work is truly valued? Do you want to work for a Company that has endless opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally?

If so keep reading

**YOUR role**:
The **Production Artist (Prepress Operator)** is responsible for editing and producing graphics, production files and visual production guides (job records).

Great communication skills are required - the applicant will be responsible for communicating with other team members outside of prepress for job clarification and best production practices.

**We are offering YOU**:

- Company pension plan
- RRSP or TFSA savings vehicle options
- Competitive wages
- Collaborative and fun company culture
- Comprehensive & flexible benefit program to suit your individual needs
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career
- Variety of challenges based on a North American company

**What YOU will do**:

- Build accurate prepress ready artwork in an efficient and timely manner;
- Follow client brand style guides and maintain consistent files;
- Make logical and creative decisions when working on complex layouts;
- Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, account managers and all preproduction personnel;
- Read and understand job requirements before beginning assembly process;
- Check customer’s electronic files for completeness and potential problems;
- Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the CSR/Prepress Manager;
- Ensure all jobs are marked correctly for size and colour;
- Output lasers for internal approval, perform quality control checks on final output documents;
- Provide technical advice, support and participate and assist in on-going training as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.

**What YOU will possess**:
Post Secondary education in graphic arts along with a minimum two (2) years experience in graphic arts industry; or equivalent working experience
- Strong knowledge of print processes and the direct affect to the artwork;
- Solid skills in Adobe CC; experience with both Macintosh and PC (Windows) computer platforms;
- A positive attitude and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment;
- Highly organized, creative and logical thinker;
- Thorough understanding of PDF workflow;
- Knowledge of various substrates and large format digital print (LFD) is considered an asset.

Come play with us

**More About Us**:
BGI Retail is part of the TC Transcontinental Printing.

TC Transcontinental Printing, the Printing Sector of TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), is the largest printer in Canada and one of the largest in North America. This sector has over 4,300 employees and possesses a network of 16 state-of-the-art plants.

TC Transcontinental Printing provides an integrated service offering for retailers, including premedia services, flyer and in-store marketing product printing. This sector also offers an array of innovative print solutions for newspapers, magazines, 4-colour books and personalized and mass marketing products.

We are in Paris, ON, off Highway 403, 10 minutes from downtown Brantford. Easy access from Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Woodstock.

**Learn more about us**

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person