Prepress Graphics Specialist — Color Precision & Production

Accelera; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Prepress Graphic Specialist to bridge design and final print production, ensuring artwork is optimized for high-quality output. You will apply file preparation and color management expertise to drive efficiency across manufacturing workflows.

In this role, you will manage traps, color separations, and prepress quality checks while collaborating with teams to resolve issues from design to plate. Strong packaging standards and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in graphic design and prepress operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat within a Mac-based environment.
• Expertise in file trapping, color separation, and print-ready file preparation.
• Solid understanding of flexographic printing techniques and packaging production standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer concepts into press-ready files while managing traps and impositions.
• Execute color separations to ensure brand consistency and print quality.
• Perform quality assurance to verify artwork accuracy and technical specs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve file issues from design to printing plate.
• Maintain organized production documentation for tracking and deadlines.
• Optimize prepress workflows to improve accuracy and output speed.

Skills

Graphic design

Prepress operations

Color management

Packaging standards

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Esko software

RIP software

Preflight software

Job description

Accelera is seeking a Prepress Graphic Specialist to bridge design and final print production, ensuring artwork is optimized for high-quality output. You will apply file preparation and color management expertise to drive efficiency across manufacturing workflows.

In this role, you will manage traps, color separations, and prepress quality checks while collaborating with teams to resolve issues from design to plate. Strong packaging standards and attention to detail are essential.