printing materials
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
Print studio supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise production processes.
Competences and skills
58 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesmanufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
printing media
Specific techniques related to various printing surfaces such plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdefine manufacturing quality criteria
Define and describe the criteria by which data quality is measured for manufacturing purposes, such as international standards and manufacturing regulations.
follow safety precautions in printing
Apply safety and health principles, policies and institutional regulations of working in printing production. Protect oneself and others against such hazards as chemicals used in printing, invasive allergens, heat, and disease causing agents.
Cross-sector
20 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
answer requests for quotation
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
assess studio production
Ensure that actors the production cycle possess the right resources and have an achievable production and delivery timescale.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
consult with editor
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
create manufacturing guidelines
Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.
develop manufacturing policies
Develop policies and procedures applied in a manufactury such as employment policies or safety procedures.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
follow a brief
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
follow company standards
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
manage studio resourcing
Oversee all aspects of studio resourcing, such as the management of the creative staff and monitoring the workload in order to ensure the appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
manage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
manage workflow processes
Develop, document and implement traffic and workflow processes across the company for different functions. Liaise with several departments and services such as account management and the creative director to plan and resource work.
meet contract specifications
Meet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information. Check that the work can be carried out in the estimated and allocated time.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
strive for company growth
Develop strategies and plans aiming at achieving a sustained company growth, be the company self-owned or somebody else's. Strive with actions to increase revenues and positive cash flows.
Optional knowledge 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
16 competencesAdobe Illustrator
The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
digital
Adobe Photoshop
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
digital
binding technologies
The methods to fix paper materials together and enclose them in a cover such as case binding, sewing, adhesive binding, comb binding, and spiral binding.
digital marketing techniques
The marketing techniques used on the web to reach and engage with stakeholders, customers and clients.
digital
digital printing
The technique that allows printing a digital-based image directly onto a variety of materials, mostly using inkjet or laser printer.
digital
flexography
Process used to print on foil, plastic, corrugated, and other materials used for packaging. This process utilises flexible relief plates, which are made out of rubber or plastic. This method can be used for printing onto almost any type of surface.
GIMP (graphics editor software)
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.
digital
graphics editor software
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
digital
Microsoft Visio
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
offset printing
Technological printing process where the ink is spread onto a plate with etched images, then to a rubber blanket, and finally onto the target medium, usually paper. This method is used for mass printing on large scales.
outsourcing strategy
The high level planning for managing and optimising external services of providers to execute business processes.
- Scope note
- This knowledge excludes insourcing and crowdsourcing. Includes offshoring and nearshoring.
printing plate making
The different techniques used to produce the plates that will be mounted on rolls for the flexographic or offset printing process such as laser engraving or the technique consisting in placing a film negative over a plate exposed to ultra-violet light.
screen printing process
This consists of preparing the screen or image carrier, squeegee, and the ink. During this process, ink is pressed through a screen on a certain surface.
SketchBook Pro
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.
digital
Synfig
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.
digital
types of paper
The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.
Cross-sector
2 competencesgraphic design
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
digital
reprography
The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical or electronic means such as photography or xerography.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadjust the work during the creative process
Analyse the work according to the initial artistic intent and modify it if appropriate. Adjust the components of the work according to a specific analysis and/or new artistic goals and production constraints.
negotiate improvement with suppliers
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
produce prepress proof
Make single or multi-coloured test prints to ensure that the product meets the arranged standards. Compare the sample with the template or discuss the result with the customer in order to make the last adjustments before mass production.
prospect new customers
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
reproduce documents
Reproduce documents such as reports, posters, booklets, brochures, and catalogues for a range of audiences.
Cross-sector
10 competencesalign efforts towards business development
Synchronise the efforts, plans, strategies, and actions carried out in departments of companies towards the growth of business and its turnover. Keep business development as the ultimate outcome of any effort of the company.
liaise with shareholders
Communicate and serve as communication point with shareholders in order to provide an overview on their investments, returns, and long-term plans of the company to increase profitability.
maintain freelance database
Maintain a freelance database that offers extra support to your teams and is able to calculate negotiating costs.
digital
negotiate terms with suppliers
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
plan health and safety procedures
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.
produce customised products
Produce goods designed and created to fit the specific needs or request of a customer.
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.