The Vacancy
Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for design and innovation?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Technical Designer to join our Design department. Working alongside our talented Technical Design team, you will be trained on all relevant currency origination software and will gain a deep understanding of our currency printing processes.
Initially working on non-live projects, you will learn all aspects of assembling a banknote, from converting concept designs into high resolution print-ready artwork files, to sending plate data to our production sites. You will also learn the full end to end print processes in our production sites and will develop an understanding of what each print process does and its benefits.
Key Responsibilities
With support and guidance, build capabilities to deliver the following activities.
- Training and use in Currency specific software applications. Digital File Manipulation using Durer Studio, ONE system, Jura, CDS Embedding and other design software applications.
- Proof reading: to be able to proof/buddy read all other work produced by Technical Design
- Gain a working knowledge of all the printing processes including Intaglio and Litho.
- To be able to understand and adhere to set design rules at all times and report any conflicts
- Work, at all times, within the controls of Quality, Security and Process procedures
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time – 36.5 hrs per week (9am – 5:15pm Mon, 9am – 5pm Tues – Fri)
Base location: Basingstoke Viables
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
- Comfortable learning new software applications
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Competent to proofread and quality check to the smallest detail
- Ability to follow processes
- Excellent communication
- Technically minded
- Educated to at least A Level, preferably in Graphic Design / IT
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Digital Pre-Press for Print (desirable)
About De La Rue
De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.
With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world’s central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working opportunities
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
- Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
- Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Memberships
- Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
- Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)
Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.
This position is located in the United Kingdom. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship.
Join the Team
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.
Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.
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