Position Summary

The Global Color team supports and drives efforts around the on-going centralization of Color and Proofing across the business. Color & Print Specialists at various levels are needed to bring standardization and centralization for Color and Proofing, and to support the plants in achieving the desired color results at the proofing and press stage.

This position will help support the global transition to the new centralized way of working across all plants and regions. This position will work closely with other members of the Color Team, Plant Leads, and Color and Proofing Leads at the operations level. In addition to initial transition, this position will offer ongoing support and troubleshooting for plant locations, external customers, and printers, as needed.

Responsibilities will include color profile analysis and generation in addition to support for color and proofing system. It may also include the creation and measurement of fingerprint forms and project co-ordination opportunities, for technical projects being managed by the color team.

The position will report into a Color & Print Director or a Regional Color Manager, the employee will also need to work closely with PQM & Color Hub Managers, all members of the Color Team, and the VP, of Global Color & Print.

Location: Remote, US

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Consult with Plants (Operations and Plant Leaders) on Color and Proofing requirements
• Troubleshoot Proofing and RIP issues for both SGS and Customer locations
• Troubleshoot Press and Proofing issues
• Work directly with printers and end user accounts when print results are not as expected
• Work with the Color Team to implement and drive standardization, centralization, and globalization across the business
• Generate and maintain profiles as needed that are in line with the Global, standard ways of working
• Document SOP's for new processes and corrective actions

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• College level Education in Graphics, Print, or Color Management or applicable experience
• 6-10 years' experience in color measurement and management
• The ability to generate and interpret profiles from fingerprint data
• Extensive experience in prepress including Flexo, and Gravure. Must also have a good understanding of substartes and lamination techniques and how this impacts color
• Experience in all aspects of Color and Proofing required.
• A basic understanding of color tolerances and color science is required

Competency Requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Working knowledge of Color Management, Fingerprinting and the Profiling Process
• Working knowledge of GMG and production proofing
• Working Knowledge of Color-Logic, Copra, Zepra, and ColorAnt is preferred, but not essential
• Must have a high attention to detail
• Self-driven and self-motivated
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Must have the ability to research a problem and come to solutions in a timely manner

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus (Munsell Color Test results)

Travel Requirements

Travel within North America and Mexico will be 50-70%, the position may require extended periods of time at each location; international travel could be required 2-4 times per year.

Supplementary Information:

This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, UT, VT, WY, WV

Bachelors (required)

A basic understanding of color tolerances and color science (required)
Experience in all aspects of Color and Proofing (required)
Extensive experience in prepress including Flexo, and Gravure. Must also have a good understanding of substartes and lamination techniques and how this impacts color (required)
Ability to generate and interpret profiles from fingerprint data (required)
6 years: Years experience in color measurement and management (required)