Design Developer - Pinetown at Tetra Pak

What you will do

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translating customer artwork and intent to a repro order following the Repro Submission Guidelines and Tetra Pak specifications, satisfying customer and productivity demands. By early involvement in the design creation process, improve artwork quality and suitability.

Operational design conversion and execution

• Pre-fill and complete full design evaluation of customer artwork files
• Ensure that our printing specification and out-of-specification process are followed and respected
• Understand customer intent and translate this to repro instruction, maximizing print quality depending on print method, while securing production efficiency. Follow repro submission guidelines
• Secure design consistency for brand / family designs
• Check that repro has completed the job according to all requirements and verify that customer intent is fulfilled
• Promotes use of Tetra Pak digital platforms (EasyDesign)

Support design handling process in the markets

•  Support CSR and Design Peers with graphical knowledge
• Member of Key account Team, supporting the customer with graphical expertise when required

Customer Experience 

• Drives proactive Quality and Continuous Improvements based on CX feedback
• Liasies with Repro Hubs and factories to escalate the voice of customer & market to expedite resolution
• Visit customers and agencies to discuss Tetra Pak design and print specifications, sharing best practice examples to improve overall quality

We believe you have

• A completed Bachelors degree in Design
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience of design, repro or printing related industry. Strong knowledge with Graphic arts software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Good knowledge in packaging and printing, work experience in Flexo printing will be an additional benefit
• Proven knowledge and understanding of artwork creation process, work experience from a design agency aspect. 
• General knowledge of colour management
• Continuous improvement mindset; openness to feedback and learning
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, good team-player, strong learning capability and attention to details oriented
• Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines and maintain composure during peak workload periods.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements