Graphics Prepress Specialist – Color, Proofs & Print Prep

Freeman Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company in Dallas, TX is seeking a dedicated Graphics Prepress Operator to prepare digital files for printing, verify color, layout, and font quality, and ensure production-ready files meet deadlines.

You will work in the in-house Graphics Production team, using Adobe Creative Suite, EFI Fiery, and Print Factory to review proofs, adjust layouts, manage color accuracy, and coordinate with designers and account managers.

Qualifications

• Must work in a team environment while being an independent thinker.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing digital files for printing, verifying for accuracy, resolution, color, and fonts, and making necessary adjustments using graphic design software.
• Reviewing proofs to ensure all formatting, text, and color are correct before production begins.
• Troubleshooting by identifying and solving technical issues that arise during file preparation.
• Collaborating with designers, account managers, print operators, and other team members to ensure smooth workflow.
• Adjusting layouts when necessary.
• Understanding of color management and color profiles and how to manage color accuracy across different materials and printing equipment is critical.
• Double-checking proofs for correct information regarding quantities and appropriate media and substrates.
• Organize all work by delivery date and priority.
• Communicate with account managers to follow up on approvals and provide work status updates.
• Adhere to a shipping schedule and calendar.
• Produce accurate and timely counts for weekly and monthly inventory purposes.
• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, including keeping computers and office equipment clean and in good repair.
• Adhere to safe operational practices to reduce and control safety violations.
• Drive teamwork and communication between all branch operations.
• Ensure that job costs are kept to a minimum without sacrificing service to customers.
• Comply with all policies and procedures set forth by Freeman.

Job description

The Freeman Company in Dallas, TX is seeking a dedicated Graphics Prepress Operator to prepare digital files for printing, verify color, layout, and font quality, and ensure production-ready files meet deadlines.

You will work in the in-house Graphics Production team, using Adobe Creative Suite, EFI Fiery, and Print Factory to review proofs, adjust layouts, manage color accuracy, and coordinate with designers and account managers.