PrePress Graphic Designer at AlphaGraphics in CA-Walnut Creek-94596

Job description

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

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

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.
• 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!

Skills

Required

• Excellent attention-to-detail skills
• Working in a FAST-paced team environment

Preferred

• Digital printing experience
• Knowledge of Wide Format Printing

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• At AlphaGraphics Walnut Creek, we provide our employees the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization while offering a vacation and paid holidays. We are not able to offer medical coverage a this time but it is work in progress.
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development
• 8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday
• No Weekends!
• Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour