Prepress Production Artist - Large Format & Vinyl

Retail First Corp.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Retail First Corp. is seeking a Prepress Production Artist with hands-on experience preparing digital files for large-format printing and producing vinyl or fleet graphics.

Candidates must have both large-format digital file setup experience and previous vinyl/fleet graphics production experience. You will prepare production-ready files, create and edit artwork with Illustrator and Photoshop, and verify all specs to ensure flawless output for vinyl finishing.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up digital files for large-format printing.
• Previous vinyl/fleet graphics production experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print production, prepress, and file preparation.
• Experience with vector artwork, scaling, bleeds, color modes, resolution, and production specifications.
• Knowledge of contour cutting, cut paths, and vinyl finishing requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready files for large-format printing, vinyl graphics, and fleet graphics.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Verify dimensions, scaling, bleeds, color modes, resolution, and production specifications.
• Prepare vector artwork and contour cut paths that meet vinyl finishing requirements.
• Identify and resolve artwork and file setup issues independently.
• Coordinate with the production team to meet job requirements and deadlines.
• Organize production files and manage multiple projects accurately.

Skills

Large-format printing setup

Vinyl graphics production

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Print production

Prepress

Vector artwork

Contour cutting

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Contour cutting equipment

Color management tools

Plotter workflow

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Retail First is seeking a Prepress Production Artist

with hands-on experience preparing digital files for large-format printing and producing vinyl or fleet graphics.

Candidates must have both large-format digital file setup experience and previous vinyl/fleet graphics production experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production-ready files for large-format printing, vinyl graphics, and fleet graphics.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Verify dimensions, scaling, bleeds, color modes, resolution, and production specifications.
• Prepare vector artwork and contour cut paths that meet vinyl finishing requirements.
• Identify and resolve artwork and file setup issues independently.
• Coordinate with the production team to meet job requirements and deadlines.
• Organize production files and manage multiple projects accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Experience setting up digital files for large-format printing.
• Previous vinyl/fleet graphics production experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print production, prepress, and file preparation.
• Experience with vector artwork, scaling, bleeds, color modes, resolution, and production specifications.
• Knowledge of contour cutting, cut paths, and vinyl finishing requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.