PrePress Technician Production Designer

AlphaGraphics - US054; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

AlphaGraphics - US054 in Dallas is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Press Technician to prepare, review, and optimize customer artwork for print, signs, promotional and apparel projects. You will ensure files meet production standards and collaborate with design, customer service, and production teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires prior pre-press or graphic design experience and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, PDF workflows, and RIP systems.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in pre-press or graphic design is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of PDF workflows, RIP systems, and print/sign industry standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of urgency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review proofs for accuracy prior to customer approval.
• Prepare and preflight digital files to meet print production requirements.
• Identify and resolve file issues related to color, layout, bleed, resolution, and font usage.
• Perform imposition and layout for print production set-up.
• Generate proofs for customer approval.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including design, customer service, and production.
• Maintain organized file management and adhere to established production procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PDF workflows

RIP systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Benefits include healthcare, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.

Pre-Press Technician / Production Designer From $22.00

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Pre-Press Technician to support our production operations. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and optimizing customer artwork for print, signs, promotional and apparel projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, professional communication, and the ability to work productively in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and review proofs for accuracy prior to customer approval
• Prepare and preflight digital files to meet print production requirements
• Identify and resolve file issues related to color, layout, bleed, resolution, and font usage
• Perform imposition and layout for print production set-up
• Generate proofs for customer approval
• Collaborate with internal teams, including design, customer service, and production
• Maintain organized file management and adhere to established production procedures

Qualifications

• Prior experience in pre-press or graphic design is required
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop)
• Strong understanding of PDF workflows, RIP systems, and print/sign industry standards
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of urgency and accuracy

If you are intrigued by this opportunity and want your chance, here it is. Join a team committed to quality and operation excellence, which has been nationally recognized with awards like the “Franny” award and the “Center of Excellence” award.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.