A Pre-press Technician is skilled in the processes that occur before the printing and finishing stages.
Pre-press is the first stage of production. It covers the processes and procedures that take place between the creation of a print-ready design and the actual printing process.
As part of your training, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard, while also learning the specific systems, equipment and workflows used here at Baker Labels.
You’ll gain experience in checking and preparing digital artwork, understanding colour reproduction, producing proofs, supporting workflow management and ensuring files are ready for efficient, accurate print production.
A skilled Pre-press Technician would be able to demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:
Know how to produce plates, cylinders, screens and/or electronic files
Recognise different company equipment and understand its associated needs
Understand colour theory and how colour is managed before print
Understand the receipt, checking and processing of digital files
Produce reports and relevant paperwork
Design and produce creative digital artwork
Plan and produce edited images ready for software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and other creative packages
Check digital files and help solve issues with software and workflow management
Create imposition schemes and job layouts
Develop proficiency in a range of pre-press, design, workflow management and business software packages
Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
Use scanning techniques to create compatible digital images
Produce printed or digital proofs
Manage digital colour reproduction so that press technicians can set up and run jobs effectively
This apprenticeship will help you understand how creative artwork becomes a print-ready file, and how attention to detail at the pre-press stage plays a vital role in the quality of the finished product. The BPIF Pre-Press Technician apprenticeship develops knowledge, skills and behaviours across the core elements of the standard, with additional learning linked to the specific role.Training:All learners on the course are expected to achieve the following:
Print Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
City and Guilds Print Technician3 Qualification
Training Outcome:
All vacancies are advertised for all staff to view
At the end of the successful apprenticeship, the apprentice can apply for a permanent position if one is available
Employer Description:Baker Labels are the leading UK trade label manufacturer with over 50 years' experience of printing every type of label. We are a family business since 1973.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a financial services consultancy, for a Graphic Designer to join their team in Glasgow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional to produce high-quality, client-facing materials that communicate complex information in a clear, engaging and visually impactful way. Working with colleagues across the business, you'll transform written content, technical information and data into polished documents, presentations and graphics while ensuring consistency with established brand standards.
While experience within financial or professional services would be beneficial, it is not essential. Our client is looking for someone with strong design skills, a collaborative approach and a passion for creating high-quality visual communications.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Proven experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills, including creating and working with templates, formatting documents and producing client-ready materials.
Experience presenting data effectively through charts and visual design.
A strong understanding of layout, typography and design principles.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Confident communicating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
An awareness of accessibility best practice, including WCAG standards.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Experience using data visualisation tools such as Flourish.
Knowledge of macros or data merge functionality.
Core Responsibilities:
Design clear, engaging layouts and graphics for client-facing materials.
Create data visualisations that present complex information in a simple and accessible way.
Produce and refine documents and presentations using Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Deliver high-quality outputs across Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Develop charts and visual assets from Excel data.
Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications.
Collaborate with colleagues across multiple business functions to deliver high-quality design solutions.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines, responding positively to feedback throughout the design process.
Keep up to date with emerging design trends and data visualisation techniques.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Make your mark as a Graphic Designer in the fast-moving world of science and technology communications. Where bold aesthetics meet complex ideas, the most compelling brands are built by designers who think as well as they draw. This is a remote Graphic Designer (Brand & Digital) role for someone ready to own their craft within a small, international agency shaping how frontier industries present themselves to the world. About the Agency This is a marketing and communications agency working at the intersection of science, technology and commercial storytelling. The team partners with startups and scale-ups in deep tech and emerging industries translating highly technical concepts into visual identities and brand communications that attract investors and customers alike. Remote-first with a genuinely international outlook, the culture prizes curiosity, aesthetic sharpness and creative initiative over hierarchy or micromanagement. The Graphic Designer Role The Graphic Designer (Brand & Digital) sits at the heart of how this agency delivers for its clients. From brand identity builds through to digital touchpoints, presentations and web assets, you will contribute across the full range of visual work, bringing both craft and ideas to every project. This is a role with real variety and real ownership, suited to someone who wants more than a production seat. Here's what you'll be doing:Developing brand identities and visual systems from initial concept through to full rolloutProducing polished assets across web, social, presentations and print for a portfolio of frontier-industry clientsSupporting website design and contributing to builds in Webflow, Squarespace or similar platformsStructuring brand guidelines and scalable design systems that clients can grow withIntegrating AI-assisted tools into your workflow to improve speed and output qualityBringing proactive creative input to fast-paced client projects, not just executing briefsHere are the skills you'll need:3 to 5 years of graphic design experience, gained within an agency or studio environmentA strong portfolio that demonstrates considered branding work and visual design sensibilityConfident working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoshopPractical experience with Figma and Canva, alongside familiarity with Webflow, Squarespace or RelumeA genuine interest in web and digital design, including UX principles and responsive layoutsComfortable managing your own time in a fully remote setup and navigating evolving project requirementsAn open and experimental mindset towards emerging AI design toolsWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Key perks and benefits:Fully remote working with flexibility to structure your dayRegular team meetups in London with travel and accommodation coveredOne international team trip per yearHigh autonomy and genuine ownership from day oneThe opportunity to build your portfolio across genuinely novel and complex industriesWhy Build a Career in Brand and Digital Design? Demand for skilled Graphic Designers who can operate across brand strategy and digital execution continues to grow, particularly within the technology and innovation sectors. As companies in deep tech and frontier industries scale, the need for designers who can visualise complex ideas clearly and compellingly has never been greater. Remote-first design roles like this one are also opening access to world-class projects regardless of geography — making now an excellent time to develop your skills across both brand and digital disciplines. The Opportunity Hub UK is proud to connect ambitious creative professionals with roles that genuinely advance their careers. Graphic Designer (Brand & Digital) — Remote (UK-based) | Presented by The OHUB UK....Read more...
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Head of Graphic Design to lead and oversee our design department. This is a senior leadership role requiring a balance of creative excellence, operational management, and client-facing expertise.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of designers, overseeing workflow and job allocation, ensuring high-quality design output, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. You will also play a hands-on role in design production and print setup, while coordinating closely with production and administrative teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of graphic designers of varying experience levelsConduct regular performance reviews, training, and professional development planningFoster a collaborative, creative, and high-performance team cultureSet clear expectations, workflows, and quality standards for the department
Job & Workflow Management
Oversee all incoming design projects from brief through to final deliveryAllocate jobs effectively based on team capacity, skillset, and deadlinesMonitor project progress and ensure all deadlines are consistently metImplement and improve workflow systems and processes to maximise efficiency
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as a senior point of contact for key clientsConduct client consultations to understand requirements, objectives, and constraintsTranslate client briefs into clear, actionable design tasksManage expectations and provide expert guidance on design solutions and production feasibility
Creative Direction & Design Execution
Provide creative leadership and ensure all output meets brand and quality standardsContribute hands-on to design work where required, particularly on complex or high-value projectsReview and approve all major design work before release
Print Production & Technical Oversight
Prepare and oversee artwork for print production, ensuring accuracy and technical complianceSet up print-ready files, including colour management, bleed, and formatting requirementsLiaise closely with production teams to ensure smooth transition from design to printTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to design and print processes
Cross-Department Collaboration
Work closely with production and administrative teams to align priorities and schedulesEnsure clear communication between departments to avoid delays or errorsContribute to overall operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Problem Solving & Quality Control
Identify and resolve design, workflow, or production challenges proactivelyMaintain strict quality control processes across all design outputEnsure all deliverables meet both client expectations and internal standards
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum [X] years of professional graphic design experience, with at least [X] years in a leadership or managerial roleProven experience managing a design team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong portfolio demonstrating high-quality design across print and/or digital mediaExtensive knowledge of print production processes and artwork setupAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)Excellent organisational and project management skillsStrong client-facing and communication abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detailCommercial awareness and ability to balance creativity with business objectives
Desirable Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related fieldExperience in [industry-specific experience, if relevant]Knowledge of workflow/project management systemsExperience implementing or improving design processes and systems
Key Attributes
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate a teamProactive, solutions-oriented mindsetHigh level of attention to detail and commitment to qualityExcellent time management and prioritisation skillsCalm and effective under pressure
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to lead and shape a growing design departmentCollaborative and dynamic working environmentCareer progression opportunities
How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and our agent from Hiring People will be in touch. Is shortlisted, you may be asked to complete a short video interview. Please be sure to check YOUR JUNK/SPAM....Read more...
MinsterFB works with some of the UK’s best-loved brands to make sure that their Amazon product listings convert powerfully. We are looking for a graphic designer with video editing skills to support:
our Marketing Director in showcasing our work to potential clients, and our Content Marketing and Advertising teams with the visual and video assets required to create high-conversion product listings and ads.
This role provides an opportunity for a graphic designer with some experience to develop broader skills, working across our business to develop video and static assets, develop systems and best practice across the teams and evaluate their impact.The Role:
Support the Marketing Director with creation and modification of visual and video assets as required for internal training and for the promotion of MinsterFB to new potential clients
Includes delivery of professional video content for Linked In, You Tube and the MinsterFB website from ingredients created by members of the team, utilising different aspect ratios, captioning etc
Liaise with MinsterFB Account Managers and Client creative teams to establish priorities and opportunities for creating improved Amazon assets, together with the best route to meet those needs including:
Editing of existing assets Use of AI tools Application of standard optimisation approaches (eg inclusion of a cardboard box images in the background for multipacks)
Guide the Content Marketing team and inspire client teams to produce high quality image and video for clients by providing training and training materials on the best tools to use in different circumstances, setting expectations about what good looks like Constantly review options for digital visual asset creation at scale, and create processes and training to communicate these to the Content Marketing team and others Work with existing client photography and design elements to create specific digital assets for product listings, advertising and brand stores for high priority clients/when needed to dovetail with other campaigns Maintain an up-to-date record of our clients’ brand logos, colours, fonts and design guidelines Utilise existing data sets and reporting to evaluate the impact of creative changes on conversion rate and sales Support the Marketing Director to implement, improve and evolve the agency’s distinctive visual style providing a consistent look and feel across all touchpoints
You:
Graphic designer and video editor with experience on the Adobe suite, in particular:
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe InDesign
Very comfortable working with existing film elementsExcellent interpersonal skills enabling cross-functional working and appropriate client management (including expectation management) A willingness to learn Amazon requirements and processes (experience is not expected here – full training will be given) A rigorous approach to prioritisation, managing progress and maintaining systems that enable assets to be used fully It would be an advantage to have product photography skills
Salary & Other Benefits:
£30k Annual holiday entitlement is 33 days (inclusive of bank/public holidays) in the complete holiday yearAnnual holiday entitlement is 33 days (inclusive of bank/public holidays) in the complete holiday year
Location:
Minimum of two days a week from Southwell Office (mandatory) When working from home you will be staying in regular contact through Zoom and MS Teams.We have a tight supportive culture that is strengthened through face to face interactions if you are unable to work two days a week from Southwell please don’t apply.
Job Details:
Work hours are, Monday to Thursday 9am until 5.30pm, Friday 9am until 3pmThis job unapologetically online / on screen. However with the flexibility that fantastic global internet coverage provides you will be able to work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 4 consecutive weeks a yearIn addition employees are entitled to a 3mth unpaid sabbatical after 4 years of continuous employment
About MinsterFB
MinsterFB works with some of the UK's favourite brands such as Grenade, Bisto, Yorkshire Tea, McVitie's and Cadburys to build their business on Amazon. They provide full account management, sales strategy, catalogue management, issue resolution and training. Key to their success is their deployment of all of the growth tools available to Amazon Sellers and Vendors.MinsterFB is a Certified B Corporation. As such we're part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact
How to ApplyIf this role is of interest please attach your CV to the link provided. We receive many CVs so to ensure yours is read please include the words "I am able to work 2 days a week in Southwell" in your application preferably in the subject line.MinsterFB values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. They believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse empowered team is key to achieving their mission. They're looking for candidates who can expand their business culture, are curious, plain-dealing, action orientated, bring their whole selves to work and meet the requirements of the role. All else is secondary. They strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process. If they can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process or you have feedback on how to make their recruitment more accessible, please let them know.....Read more...
