Future Opening: Prepress Graphics

Sir Speedy; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Speedy in Miami Lakes, FL, is seeking an experienced Prepress Graphics professional to support production and improve print quality. You will work with customers and the sales team to ensure satisfaction and drive sales, leveraging your graphic design and print production skills.

The position involves coordinating with copy and press operators, operating prepress equipment on PC and Mac, and staying current with graphics technologies. Compensation is $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years’ education in graphic design, 1-year practical experience with 1 year of print production experience.
• Working understanding of PageMaker, Quark, Microsoft Word, Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, Illustrator, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, and PhotoShop.
• Knowledge of PDF and postscript files and PDF plug-ins.
• Provide necessary digital training to sales staff when appropriate.
• Coordinate with copy and press operators to ensure that work meets their expectations/ requirements.
• Reject poor quality or incorrect jobs and notify management.
• Monitor graphics supplies and order as needed.
• Experience with PrintSmith or PrintersPlan

Responsibilities

• Perform production requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Offer graphic design ideas, solutions, and alternatives based on customer input.
• Schedule all work to meet customer time frame requirements. Monitor deadlines and report conflicts to management to establish priorities BEFORE the jobs are due.
• Operate and maintain prepress computer, printer, and other equipment (PC and Mac), scanner, and RIPs.
• Become proficient in the current technology for creating graphics, documents, and digital files utilizing existing equipment and materials.
• Follow-up with customers on all proofs.
• Monitor system for digital files sent by customers via MyDocs and e-mail.
• Perform regular computer backup and archive customer files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval. Purge obsolete files.

Skills

Graphic design

Print production

Mac/PC

Proofing

Education

Graphic design education

Print production experience

Tools

PageMaker

QuarkXPress

Illustrator

Photoshop

CorelDraw

PDF workflows

PrintSmith

PrintersPlan

Acrobat

PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Publisher

Job description

Company Overview:

A locally owned and nationally recognized Printing, Signage, and Marketing Services company in the Sir Speedy, Miami Lakes, FL is looking for an experienced Prepress Graphics.

We have a fast-paced, creative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals.

We work with a dynamic and interesting client base. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy towards creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer.

This is where our Production Team comes in!

Job Summary:

You will be working on print output activities associated with the Print business. You will have the opportunity to lend your keen eye to improve quality.

Our Prepress Graphics person works closely with customers and our sales team, providing support with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibility Overview:

• Perform production requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Offer graphic design ideas, solutions, and alternatives based on customer input.
• Schedule all work to meet customer time frame requirements. Monitor deadlines and report conflicts to management to establish priorities BEFORE the jobs are due.
• Operate and maintain prepress computer, printer, and other equipment (PC and Mac), scanner, and RIPs.
• Become proficient in the current technology for creating graphics, documents, and digital files utilizing existing equipment and materials.
• Follow-up with customers on all proofs.
• Monitor system for digital files sent by customers via MyDocs and e-mail.
• Perform regular computer backup and archive customer files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval. Purge obsolete files.

Skills we are looking for:

• Two years’ education in graphic design, 1-year practical experience with 1 year of print production experience.
• Working understanding of the dual platform, applications, such as PageMaker, Quark, Microsoft Word, Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, Illustrator, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, and PhotoShop.
• Knowledge of PDF and postscript files and PDF plug-ins.
• Provide necessary digital training to sales staff when appropriate.
• Coordinate with copy and press operators to ensure that work meets their expectations/ requirements.
• Reject poor quality or incorrect jobs and notify management.
• Monitor graphics supplies and order as needed.
• Experience with PrintSmith or PrintersPlan

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

We are one of the nations leading communications businesses backed by 50 years of professional experience and extraordinary growth. While technology plays a pivotal role in our industry, from print, signs and marketing to online ordering portals and more, we believe a rewarding career is shaped by people, purpose and passion.

If you dream of being part of an organization with a great heritage, progressive leadership and cutting-edge technology, discover the world that is Sir Speedy and its independent franchisees. Sir Speedy is a leading industry provider of printing, signs and marketing services, but we’re less corporate culture and more close-knit family. We collaborate on ideas and dreams. Push boundaries. Solve challenges. Look out for one another. And yes, we work hard…and play harder. It’s part of our DNA.

With several career paths to choose from – sales, marketing, design, production, operations – no matter the role you choose, you’ll be working in an organization that cares about you. At Sir Speedy you can make a difference.

How many years of print/production experience do you have? *

Are you currently certified in your profession? *

Are you able to commute to our office daily in Miami Gardens, FL? *

I was referred to this position by a current employee

Technology-driven product and service offerings that companies need

Training and guidance to help you succeed

Family-focused teamwork environment that supports personal development

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