Graphis Design Intern at Pratt… · 6389 FM…

Summary: Pratt Industries is a manufacturing company, and they are seeking a Graphic / Structural Design Intern. The role involves creating structural and graphic packaging and display samples to assist Sales Representatives in sales promotions. Responsibilities: - Prepare and finalize customer supplied art files in strict compliance with print standards (flexographic, lithographic, and digital) across various corrugated structures - Collaborate with clients, sales, customer service, and management to develop and refine design concepts into functional deliverables - Maintain accurate documentation of specifications, print cards, and project files - Manage projects and priorities to ensure timely delivery - Produce physical samples and prototypes (via Kongsberg CAD table or manual methods) - Discuss packaging or display projects with GM, or Sales and be able to execute design ideas within Artios, Adobe Creative Suite, and a 3d rendering tools depending on project needs - Formulate and communicate ideas for new artwork analyzing customer needs and production feasibility - Provide camera ready art when applicable - Have knowledge of various printing equipment - Assist Die Coordinator (or Purchasing Manager) to insure proper plate ordering and master print card - Knowledge of and comfort using Windows and graphics software - Handle various art-related projects for company management - Make samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand - Record keeping and filing of specifications - Meet time schedules on projects with possible overtime involved - Make production specifications from proto-type - Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping - Additional duties may be assigned by director and associate director Required Qualifications: - Knowledge of Artios Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once - Effective collaboration skills - Eagerness to learn and adapt to new production processes - Drafting education or experience - College education or heavy college coursework in the field of computers, CAD, graphics, and drafting, or applicable work experience - Good communicator with customers and sales staff - Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters - Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy - Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate - Able to apply concepts of high school math - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form - Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations - The individual must have a working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation - Knowledge of product layouts and production specifications - Knowledge of product quality specifications - Knowledge of quality standards Required Skills: Artios CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Packaging design, Structural design, Flexographic printing, Lithographic printing, Digital printing, 3D rendering tools, Kongsberg CAD table, Product layout specifications, Production specifications, Quality standards, Tape measure usage, Project management