How should I supply my artwork?

Wherever possible, files should be supplied as flattened, CMYK artwork at a minimum resolution of 300dpi in either JPEG or TIFF format.

Vector files (Illustrator, Freehand, etc.) are prone to numerous software bugs and if possible should be avoided as a format for finished artwork. If there is no option but to send vector files, please ensure that all fonts are converted into outlines. Be aware that when conversion or software errors occur, there may be a charge for putting the files right.

Please avoid sending Microsoft Word documents for print as this is not a print ready application and extra charges will be incurred due to reworking unsuitable artwork.

Bleed

Bleed is a printers term for colour that is printed beyond the finished size of a page. Due to the cutting process not always being 100% accurate, illustrations that spread to the edge of the paper can leave unsightly white slivers of unprinted paper along the edge of the page. This can be avoided by ensuring that the background of your artwork flows beyond the finished size required. If the background is white, then bleed is obviously irrelevant, it would however, be good practice to always supply finished artwork with bleed in place. We require that, where needed, a bleed of 2.5mm be used.

Additionally, it would be a good idea not to place any text or important imagery too close to the finished edge.

Converting Artwork

RGB Images may suffer from colour shifts due to CMYK converstion prior to printing. It is therefore suggested that all files are supplied in CMYK colour mode as not all RGB colours can be reproduced with the CMYK printing process.

When using large areas of solid black, the colour breakdown should be 100% black 50% cyan. Black areas without cyan cause ink saturation problems and should be avoided. It is also worth steering clear of 4 colour blacks as they prevent the ink from raising too high and can cause other areas of colour to appear washed out.

Paper Sizes (Finished and with bleed)

Join the Tag Team

Tag Design are always looking for new talent to Join the Tag Team. If you're an up-and coming Photoshop/Illustrator Designer who wants to work for a dynamic company situated in Hornchurch, Essex then read on...

Tag's clients are mainly in the nightclub sector. The successful candidate will be working with the owner and other staff on areas such as club flyers, corporate identities & websites.

The successful applicant will be paid on a weekly basis. Terms and rates to be discussed on application. You need to time yourself from start to finish and submit the time taken with the jpegs. Remember, it's not a race, the job has to be right. Nevertheless, working at speed and under pressure is what we do at Tag Design. Please take time to consider, how the message is coming accross. What, Where, When and How much?

You also need to, check things like spelling, spacing, capital letters etc. A job shouldn't take more than 1.5hrs-2hrs.