PrePress Graphic Designer

AlphaGraphics - US103; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A local print service provider in Walnut Creek is seeking a PrePress Graphic Designer to preflight and prepare client files for a diverse print manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate has experience with large-format signage and strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative workplace. Applicants should be detail-oriented and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a prepress environment at a printing operation.
• Capable of organizing several activities simultaneously.
• Flexibility in work hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Review print job specifications to understand preflight requirements.
• Address job questions from other departments to keep projects moving.
• Contribute feedback on processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Digital printing knowledge

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Future Opening: PrePress Graphic Designer

• Paid time off

The primary role of the position is to preflight and prepare press-ready client files for our diverse print manufacturing operation. Experience with large-format signage/display prep and sheet-fed traditional offset/digital printing prep, and an interest in layout & design services, is a plus. The position requires excellent attention-to-detail skills and the ability to work in a FAST-paced team environment. 80% prepress / 20% layout services.

This is an excellent position for someone interested in entering the industry and building a lasting career.

Digital PrePress Graphic Designer Compensation

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• 8-hour shifts – Monday to Friday
• Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Review print job specifications to develop a full comprehension and thorough understanding of requirements in preflight before proceeding to prep.
• Address job questions/tasks from other departments to keep client projects moving.
• Follow all established department and company process guidelines and contribute feedback to improve current or emerging processes.

Job Requirements

• Experience as a Prepress and Layout Operator in a prepress environment at a printing operation.
• Extensive experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.
• Working knowledge of spot-color/four-color separations, dieline creation, and trapping.
• Knowledge of USPS mail requirements, variable data printing, Excel, and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience preferred.
• Ability to organize several activities at the same time.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed.
• Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipment.
• Can perform basic bindery functions.
• Knowledge of wide-format printing is a huge plus.

Job Type

Full-time – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

About AlphaGraphics Walnut Creek

We provide our employees the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization while offering vacation and paid holidays. We are currently not offering medical coverage, but that is in progress. AlphaGraphics centers are independently owned and operated; the posted position is offered by an individual franchisee who interviews, hires, manages, and pays the employee.

Additional Information

Competitive compensation, hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter.

Invitation

We invite EVERYONE to apply!