Pre Flight Design and Production Specialist

AlphaGraphics Northbrook / Deerfield; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AlphaGraphics St. George is seeking a part-time team member to assist on the front end of the workflow by designing and setting up orders according to customer specs. You will use design tools to prepare files quickly and accurately, ensuring production-ready artwork is delivered.

You will coordinate with sales and production, keep files organized, and cross-train across tasks. The role requires attention to detail, strong Adobe Suite skills, good communication, and reliable attendance to

Qualifications

• High level of computer skills with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Clear electronic communication in a professional manner.
• Strong in-person communication and teamwork.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Solid understanding of Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat.
• Ability to understand production workflow and systems.
• Willingness to learn processes and production systems quickly.
• Great attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Do basic order design and setup based on customer specifications.
• Setup files quickly and accurately to insure productive workflow.
• Communicate with sales to meet order needs.
• Work with production to ensure files are production-ready.
• Keep a clean and efficient work environment physically and digitally.
• Cross-train in a variety of tasks through the workflow based on order volume.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Learning quickly

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The purpose of this role is to help on the front end of the workflow to help with design and order setup based on customer specifications. This role would require some experience in design platforms, such as In-Design.The other part of this role is to help downstream in the workflow to ensure that tasks are completed correctly as part of the customers order. This may include pre-flight and basic production roles. It may also include delivering final products to customers as a part of the customer experience. To help a customer on the front end of the workflow setting up their designs and being able to delivery the order in person to ensure they are pleased with their products can produce a great customer experience.Organization Core ValuesHumanity – People, Respect, Teamwork, Community, KindnessExcellence – Quality Work, Integrity, Responsibility, Accountability, ExceptionalCuriosity – Learning, Listen, Knowledge, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Challenge AssumptionsScrappy – Self-starter, Committed, Enthusiastic, Initiative, Hard-WorkingResponsibilitiesDo basic order design and set up based on customer specificationsSetup files quickly and accurately to insure productive workflow.Communicate with sales team to ensure you’re meeting the needs for the order.Work with production team to ensure files are created for them to succeed.Keep a clean and efficient work environment both physically and digitally.Be able to cross train in a variety of tasks through the workflow based on order volumeRequirementsHigh level of computer skills: Microsoft platform, Google platform, email, and chatMust be able to communicate electronically in a professional mannerGood in person communication skillsAbility to problem solve and be solutions orientedHighly detailedStrong understanding of the Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator)Ability to understand production workflow and systemsStrong work ethicHave excellent attendanceBe able to learn processes and production systems quicklyBe able to follow standard operating proceduresBe reliable and able to work scheduled shiftsBe able to lift up to 35lbs with or without assistance, if neededHelpful SkillsGetting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.Can do Attitude – Willingness to be taught and learn new thingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Being a team player – be willing to help where needed – not have the attitude that it is not my job!!Work Schedules and ArrangementsPart TimeOnsite positionHourlyPay - $17-22 per hour, depending on specific design and pre-flight experienceHoursCan be flexible based on employee and business needsAbout AlphaGraphicsAlphaGraphics is a brand fulfillment company helping customers with creative services, custom ordering portals, ecommerce, branding, kitting and shipping. We brand everything from printed products, signs, promo, swag - if a logo goes on it we produce it. AlphaGraphics provides virtually any visual representation a company will need. We fulfill at break-neck speeds without losing that personal touch.The AlphaGraphics St. George, Utah location is part of a larger organization called Speedy CPS. Speedy CPS has 17 locations in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. 15 of the 17 locations are Alphagraphics locations.