Apprentice Direct Imaging Artist

• Assist on production work by preparing substrates, film, and workstation setups for straightforward direct imaging jobs
• execute steps exactly as instructed and per SOPs
• Shadow and learn from Direct Imaging Artists to understand materials, registration, curing, and finishing techniques
• Run basic, well‑scoped print steps under supervision
• escalate issues immediately to the mentor/manager
• Document work accurately and maintain a clean, organized station in line with department standards
• Apply learned technical skills on assigned tasks as directed by the Manager, senior team members, or the Director of Prototyping Operations
• Follow all established SOPs and safety/quality guidelines
• proactively ask clarifying questions to ensure accuracy
• Support department deadlines, including periodic overtime/evening or weekend work when required by rapid prototyping timelines

• Positive attitude
• embraces studio culture
• works well across the Prototyping group and with internal partners/clients
• Clear, proactive communicator
• asks questions and provides status updates to mentors and the Manager
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
• deadline‑positive
• willing to support overtime/evening/weekend work as needed
• Basic familiarity with print/production or strong motivation to learn quickly
• aims to build toward consistent quality in transfers, spot finishes, and flood coats under supervision
• Ability to stand and work for long periods of time, and have enough stamina to walk over 5,000 steps during an average shift
• An eye for detail, and a commitment to the highest quality output is essential to success in the Direct Imaging department

relevant coursework, vocational training, or personal projects in print/graphics are a plus