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AlphaGraphics - US493

AlphaGraphics - US493 is hiring: PrePress Graphic Designer in Walnut Creek

AlphaGraphics - US493, Walnut Creek, CA, US, 94596


Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

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.

Digital PrePress Graphic Designer Compensation:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
  • Career path development
  • 8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday
  • No Weekends!
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 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.

*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.

Interested? Apply today!