Operator Graphics Prepress

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

Career Opportunities: Operator Graphics Prepress (94852)

As part of The Freeman Company, Event & Exhibit Services designs and delivers unforgettable momentsthat create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events.

Summary

The Preflight/Pre-Press Operator – Graphics Production is responsible for preparing digital files for printing, which includes checking for errors, adjusting layouts, and ensuring correct color, resolution, and font quality. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

This position will support our Graphics Production team. The position follows an in-person schedule working in-office based out of Dallas, TX.

• 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.

Education & Experience

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Certificate or degree in printing technology or electronic prepress operations, and related experience in print production environments, are preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment while being an independent thinker.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe digital products.
• Proficiency with EFI Fiery and Print Factory image processing software.
• Office software applications to include MS Outlook, Word and Excel programs.

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.