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Position Overview:

The Color Management Specialist is an integral member of the graphics team. This position ensures consistent and accurate printing on large format printing platforms utilizing calibration tools, software and knowledge of color to achieve color accuracy and consistency in accordance with Sparks and client standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company standards, and the client’s brand guidelines and standards.

• Reviews graphics file prior to printing and verifies any unusual specifications with pre-press production artist or other relevant team member

• Ensures color consistency and accuracy across large format printing platforms

• Ensures color matches client specifications

• Monitors color output to ensure consistency

• Performs quality checks on all color printed graphics

• Performs regular quality checks and calibrates equipment as necessary

• Communicates with team members and interdepartmental teams regarding graphic color management including materials, graphic delivery, storage, etc.

• Continuously evaluates and enhances color management practices and makes recommendations for improvements and noted changes in color management best practices

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years previous experience in large format printing

• Strong knowledge of Onyx RIP software

• Strong knowledge in color management

• Exceptional eye for color and detail

• Experience working with multiple print technologies a plus

• Possess basic math skills and ability to use a computer

• Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite

• Must be able to prioritize workload and work under pressure

• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player

• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Company Overview:

Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.

We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?

We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.

We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.

Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.