PrePress Graphic Designer

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 interest in layout & design services a plus. The position requires excellent attention-to-detail skills and working in a FAST-paced team environment. 80% prepress / 20% layout services.

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, 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 a Huge Plus!

Job Type:

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

At AlphaGraphics Brookhaven, we provide our employees the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization while offering a comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, vacation and paid holidays,

*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.