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The role of the Printer
Careers in print
Looking for a career in print? Here are some of the sorts of jobs you could train for.
Print Administration
The role of the Estimator
- Costing jobs in the most effective way
- Taking down details of customers' requirements
- Preparing jobs manually or by computer
Requires:
- Accuracy
- Good verbal skills
- Keyboard skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to work quickly and alone
- Good maths and English skills
Origination and Desk Top Publishing
The role of the Graphic Designer
- Scanning pictures
- Keying in text
- Creating logos
- Using the latest computer software
Requires:
- Creativity and originality
- Appreciation of good design
- Computer skills
- Good GCSE passes in Art, English, maths and computer studies
- Through training, often at college or university
Press
The role of the Printer
- Producing high quality work
- Responsible for the overall quality of the print job
- Setting up and running the printing press
Requires:
- An ability to concentrate
- Careful attention to detail
- Good colour vision
- Good GCSE passes in English, maths, Computer studies and
- Science desirable
- May involve studying at college as well as in-company training
Post Press
The role of the Print Finisher
- Finishing printed items by turning them into a brochure, booklets, label or carton
- Working on folding machines
- Trimming sheets on a guillotine
- Stapling and collating and packing finished jobs
Requires:
- Good technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Appreciation of good quality
- Good all round education
- Teamwork
- Skills training within the company and maybe at college
Production Management
The role of the Account Executive
- As the main link with a company's customers, provides professional customer service
- Ensures that jobs are produced and delivered on time
- Talking, listening and liasing with customers and production staff by letter, email or face-to-face
- Ensuring that details of jobs are correct
Requires:
- Quick thinking and decision making
- Good communications skills
- Ability to write letters and spell
- Flexibility
- Ability to handle several jobs at once
- Good qualifications in English, Maths and Business studies are idea
The role of the Sales Executive
- Selling print with a professional carefully researched and planned approach to take account of customers' individuality
- Seek out and develop new customers
- Maintain and improve business from existing customers
- Keep records of customers and provide sales reports
Requires:
- A sound understanding of a customer's business
- Friendly
- Personable manner
- Persuasive
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
The role of the Managing Director
- Responsible for recruiting and managing a team of people and ensuring they all work together in an efficient and profitable way
- Maintaining good relations with existing clients and work towards the future success and growth of the company
- Working closely with the account executive, the production manager and the sales executive to ensure the company delivers an excellent service and product
- Exploring new ways to increase our profits and provide new solutions to meet customers' print needs
Requires:
- Hard work
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to solve problems
- Diplomacy
- Vision
- A good all round education, with good GCSE passes· Study at college or university is often required, although experience in the industry is just as important
