Junior Prepress Graphic Artist

Primex Printers Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Primex Printers Inc. is seeking an experienced production artist to create high-fidelity prototypes for client reviews and packaging approvals. The role requires deep knowledge of print methods and strong prepress skills to ensure brand consistency across substrates.

You will inspect files for quality, perform color corrections, and coordinate with external vendors while mentoring junior staff on the shop floor. A focus on accuracy and multi-project deadline management is essential.

Qualifications

• 1. 1 to 3 years in print production, prepress, or package design.
• 2. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and specialized prepress tools.
• 3. Deep understanding of printing methods (offset, digital) and substrates.
• 4. Exceptional precision with measurements, fonts, links, and layer organization.
• 5. Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity prototypes for client reviews, testing, and approvals.
• Inspect vectors and rasters for resolution, color profiles, and bleed.
• Color correction, proofing, and press-side approvals for brand consistency.
• Design and adjust die-lines for cartons, labels, and packaging.
• Conduct final audits of production files before release to manufacturers.
• Mentor junior production artists and troubleshoot technical issues on the floor.

Skills

Print production

Adobe Creative Cloud

Prepress tools

Printing methods knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Prepress software

Job description

Job Description:

1. 1. Build high-fidelity physical and digital prototypes for client reviews, structural testing, and packaging approvals.
2. 2. Inspect incoming vector and raster files for resolution, bleed, trapping, and correct color profiles (CMYK/Pantone).
3. 3. Perform color correction, proofing, and press-side approvals to guarantee brand consistency.
4. 4. Design and adjust structural die-lines for folding cartons, labels, and flexible packaging.
5. 5. Conduct final audits of production files before release to manufacturing partners.
6. 6. Mentor junior production artists and troubleshoot advanced technical issues on the floor.

Qualifications:

1. 1. 1 to 3 years in print production, prepress, or package design.
2. 2. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and specialized prepress tools
3. 3. Deep understanding of printing methods (offset, digital) and substrates.
4. 4. Exceptional precision with measurements, fonts, links, and layer organization.
5. 5. Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate with external vendors.