Graphic Artist – Prepress & Print Specialist

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics in Omaha, NE is seeking a Graphic Artist to create or modify digital files for printing using specialized print software on Mac computers. This role ensures all designs meet technical specifications, production requirements, and customer expectations.

The Graphic Artist collaborates with internal teams and customers to deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork. The position requires knowledge of prepress workflows, color theory, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Six (6) months related work experience and/or training.
• Must complete a screening skills test.
• Passing of the Munsel Hue Color Assessment.
• Strong knowledge of prepress processes and workflow.
• Understanding of color theory, printing, and graphics.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive verbal and written instructions on specifications from the Graphic Coordinators and internal or external customers.
• Study layouts, sketches and related materials to become familiar with assignment and proof-read artwork for print readiness.
• Determine the best style, technique, and medium to produce desired effects while considering reproduction limitations or specific instructions.
• Create pre-press artwork, considering customer and production suggestions, print limitations and optimal results.
• Develop concepts and render illustrations based on models, sketches, memory and imagination.
• Verify artwork related information on customer orders and assist or advise customers by recommending alternatives or changes for optimal print quality.
• Serve as liaison between the customer and print production regarding colors and other art specifications.
• Create the necessary proofs to show the customer how the product will look after printing using digital files, paper printed proofs, digital and/or physical mockups or ink drawdowns.
• Upon completion of approved artwork, send it to the CDI for plate layout.

Skills

Mac OS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Prepress workflows

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Tools

Macintosh computers

Color matching tools

Job description

Airlite Plastics in Omaha, NE is seeking a Graphic Artist to create or modify digital files for printing using specialized print software on Mac computers. This role ensures all designs meet technical specifications, production requirements, and customer expectations.

The Graphic Artist collaborates with internal teams and customers to deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork. The position requires knowledge of prepress workflows, color theory, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.