Pre-Press Graphic Artist

As a Pre-Press Graphic Artist, you will have an eye for detail, which is essential for any production artist, as well as an eye for aesthetics. You will be preparing customer art for digital and flexographic print. Daily use of Adobe Creative Suite in order to create and edit such graphics as well as assist our Digital Production team in color correcting files. Review and proof graphic materials before the projects are released to production. Follow a product workflow and timeline to ensure projects progress in a timely manner. Although the nature of the job is not to design, such opportunities may come occasionally.

While your main responsibility will not be customer service, you will need to communicate comfortably and effectively with clients regarding their art and their open orders.

This is a Full-Time position beginning Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Overtime opportunities based on company needs.

Qualifications

This is NOT a creative graphic design position

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat software

Ability to work on a Mac OS

Detail-oriented, organized with a strong ability to follow tasks through to completion

Excellent time management skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

Able to work on multiple tasks/assignments simultaniously

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Solid work ethic with a positive attitude and a team player

Bilingual in English and Spanish prefered but not required

Responsibilities

Pre-Press Graphic Artists are responsible for applying all files to established templates to ensure correct layout and correct die-cut measurements

Pre-flighting design files, prepare color match targets

Prioritizing time-sensitive orders, reviewing and resolving problem orders in a timely manner, exceeding customer expectations through accuracy, efficiency, courtesy, and knowledge

Converting and preparing files received in various digital formats to different outputs for print production Layout projects efficiently and effectively

Creating layouts and proofs for production or the client when needed to better illustrate how files will print and for the client to proof for errors and potential print problems

Offer graphic design ideas, solutions and alternatives based on customer input

Color correct and make similar recommendations or adjustments to print files per project requirements

Education/Experience

Any level of education and experience

Benefits

The final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience, and/or education No Health Insurance provided