Graphic design (assistant) technician

Graphic designer who carries out tasks to prepare the graphic material for pre-production, in other words, for the phase prior to the final production or printing. Based on the design made by a creative graphics designer, the technical pre-production designer finalises the project and reviews it so that the platemaker receives it with all instructions necessary for the correct preparation of the material, which will be used for subsequent production. This technician perfectly understands the design project and the different final production (or printing) systems, as well as the various materials or mediums on which it can be created. Thus, this job is carried out by the creative professionals and production team, and its objective is to ensure that the creative graphics project is carried out with no errors.

• Create the pre-production materials for final production (master copies).
  Set out the design plans in a document that makes it possible to conduct pre-production tests. Participate in print projects, such as catalogues, printed advertisements, containers, signs, etc.
  This preparation includes the original creation with the compilation of images related to the plans, indication of colours, indentations, etc., in short, all the information necessary for the professionals involved in the pre-production (engravers, collators, photographers, etc.) to perfectly understand the work they must carry out and the desired result.
• Supervise the pre-production tests.
  Together with the graphic designer or art director, supervise the material prior to the final production, with regard to the design, the placement of the graphic elements and the colours.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Arts Gràfiques: Tractament i maquetació d'elements gràfics en preimpressió (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Imatge i so: Operacions de producció de laboratori d'imatge (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Imatge i so: Desenvolupament de productes multimèdia interactius (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Graphic Arts - Intermediate Level: Digital pre-printing
• Professional Training Course(s) in teh field of Arts and Design - Intermediate level in Graphic communication and audiovisual products: Interactive Graphic Support

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Digital compositor

Graphic pre-press technician

Digital processes artist

Desktop publisher

Director of photography

• Work hours

  A full-time schedule is most common.

• Salary

  Between 15.283 and 27.382 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and personal skills. Median: 20.457 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician