Graphic Prepress Production Lead (Onsite)

FREEMAN; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Job summary

The Freeman Company in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Graphics Production Artist to prepare, review, and produce graphic files for print and installation. You will bridge design and production, ensuring brand compliance and production readiness while supporting finishing, inventory, and installation processes.

This full-time role is based on-site in St. Paul, MN and requires 3–5 years in graphic production or related fields, with strong Adobe CC and print workflow expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, color management, and print production processes.
• Experience with QA/proofing procedures and production standards.
• Working knowledge of vinyl production, laminating, graphic mounting, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare artwork files for print production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with brand standards.
• Proof artwork, layouts, typography, color, and file integrity prior to production.
• Identify and resolve artwork and production issues to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Read, interpret, and apply customer, legal, regulatory, and production specifications.
• Maintain production templates, graphics standards, and reference materials.
• Assist with file setup and work order packages for internal production and external vendors.
• Support the transition of conceptual designs through final production-ready artwork.
• Coordinate graphics production activities with shop personnel, installers, shipping, and warehouse teams.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Color management

Print production processes

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Mac OS

Large-format printers

Laminators

Vinyl plotters

Job description

The Freeman Company in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Graphics Production Artist to prepare, review, and produce graphic files for print and installation. You will bridge design and production, ensuring brand compliance and production readiness while supporting finishing, inventory, and installation processes.

This full-time role is based on-site in St. Paul, MN and requires 3–5 years in graphic production or related fields, with strong Adobe CC and print workflow expertise.