Reprographics & CAD Assistant (Packaging)
We are seeking an experienced Reprographics & CAD Technician to join our pre-press and studio team within the folding carton packaging industry. This is a key role, responsible for preparing customer artwork for print, producing accurate CAD layouts, managing reprographics processes, and ensuring all files are production-ready to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with customers, designers, account managers, and the production team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality printed packaging while ensuring artwork accuracy, colour consistency, and efficient workflow throughout the process.
What You’ll Be Doing:
· Preparing, amending, and verifying customer artwork for lithographic carton production.
· Producing and maintaining CAD drawings and packaging layouts.
· Operating reprographics and pre-press workflows, including CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
· Carrying out trapping, step-and-repeat, imposition, and artwork preparation for print.
· Setting up and verifying dielines.
· Barcode verification and artwork quality checks using industry-standard software.
· Artwork compliance checks.
· Colour management checks.
· Preparing proofs for approval.
· Liaising with designers, brand owners, customers, and internal production teams.
· Document control, file management, and revision history.
· Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the reprographics and pre-press department.
· Working efficiently to meet production schedules and customer delivery deadlines.
What We’re Looking For:
· Experienced reprographics or pre-press professional with a strong understanding of packaging artwork, lithographic print production and carton construction.
· An individual with good technical knowledge, attention to detail and enjoy working in a packaging design studio environment, where quality is paramount.
Experience That Would Be Helpful:
· Proven experience in print reprographics within the folding carton or packaging print sector.
· Hands-on experience with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) systems and plate production.
· Proficient in industry-standard software including Esko, ArtPro+, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and GlobalVision.
· Sound understanding of the lithographic printing process as applied to carton production.
· Skilled in trapping, step-and-repeat, imposition, dieline setup, and barcode/artwork verification.
· Experience working with brand guidelines and colour management, including Pantone, ICC profiles, and spot colour builds.
· Ability to liaise confidently with designers, brand owners, customers, and print production teams.
· Excellent attention to detail with a quality-first approach to artwork accuracy.
· Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
· Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
· Good communication skills with experience managing proofing and customer approval processes.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
What’s In It For You:
- A Competitive Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience and skill set.
- Company Bonus Structure.
- Holiday Entitlement of 26 days per year plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to grow within a progressive company
- Supportive team environment
- Full-time permanent position
- In-person working environment
- Training and development opportunities
How To Apply:
If you’re motivated by creative artworks, inspiring carton engineering, building relationships, and helping drive business growth, we’d love to hear from you
