We are looking for an individual to be a part of this expansion. For years HotShot have been producing high quality custom printed coffee sleeves, and we are now expanding into producing custom printed plastic cups as well as double wall paper cups. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.HotShot Coffee Sleeves (coffeesleeves.ca / ) is growing and we are looking for an individual to join our printing / bindery team. Using large format inkjet printers for generating inkjet proofs.Past experience with digital printing presses (Ricoh, Konica, Xerox) and Fiery Rips. Knowledge/experience making plates for offset presses using CTP system.Understanding of prepress including mposition and preparing for offset printing.Understanding of the offset printing process and preparing art for offset presses.Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work independently.Strong English and communication skills- spoken and written.Possess strong time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Understanding of prepress concepts including colour spaces (CMYK, Pantone), image resolution, etc.Graphic design experience for creating new concepts for client.Working knowledge of both PC and MAC platforms.Thorough knowledge of the Adobe CS Suite (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).Very strong Adobe Illustrator skills is a must! You will use Illustrator extensively.Maintain prepress files and oversee backups.Printing of some internal jobs on Ricoh digital press (very minor).Upon approval of jobs create multiple up impositions, output inkjet press proofs and output offset printing plates.Communicate with internal CSRs regarding artwork files (sometimes with clients directly) and prepare PDF proofs.Receive artwork components and create new composite final artwork concepts based on client instructions (some graphic design/layout skills required).Receive print ready artwork and review overall quality, colour, resolution, etc and correct if necessary.Ideally you have worked in a printing company before performing some of the above tasks but if not then we are also open to training for this position. This is more of a prepress production position working with supplied files as opposed to graphic design position requiring lots of creative input. You will also work with the offset printing department in discussing final imposition layouts for printing prior to making CTP plates. Once coffee sleeve artwork has been approved (both what you have created as well as others) you will then output large format inkjet proofs and metal offset printing plates using a CTP system. You will work closely with inside CSRs as well as directly with clients from time to time when preparing art. Some files are supplied print ready while many orders will require you to prepare final artwork from customer supplied graphics. This position includes taking client supplied artwork and creating coffee sleeve artwork in Adobe Illustrator templates. Clients include coffee chains, restaurants, hotels, advertising agencies and product distributors. HotShot is a leader in producing high quality custom branded cup sleeves for both Canadian and US customers. HotShot Coffee Sleeves is looking for an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Digital Prepress department.
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