Fine Art Printing Worker
びじゅついんさつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that handles plate-making, printing, and finishing processes for reproducing artworks or decorative printing, operating printing machines.
Description
Fine art printing workers create printing plates using plate-making techniques from original paintings or digital data by painters and designers, and operate offset printing machines, silkscreen printing machines, etc., to print art works, lithographs, posters, etc. Through color adjustments using proofs and selection of inks and papers, they faithfully reproduce the texture and colors of the original artwork. They thoroughly manage quality by checking for unevenness or dirt during printing, and in later processes, they may perform trimming, bookbinding, and finishing for framing. They produce high-value-added art prints by fusing traditional printing techniques with the latest digital technologies.
Future Outlook
With the spread of digital printing technology, the scope of work is expanding, and the fusion of traditional and digital technologies is required. Demand for high-value-added art printing will be maintained to some extent, but with advances in automation and on-demand printing, the importance of specialized technicians is increasing.
Personality Traits
Highly focused / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Fine Art Printing Assistant → Fine Art Printing Worker → Plate-making Technician → Printing Operation Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Color Management / Offset Printing Machine Operation / Plate-making Technology / Proof Analysis / Screen Printing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Color Management / DTP Software Operation (InDesign・Illustrator) / Digital Printing Machine Operation / Quality Management Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing color misalignment or printing unevenness affects product quality. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert
- Printing Technician (Grade 2-3)
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