Graphic Prepress Technician / 2D Designer

ELEVATION3D•Enterprise, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-driven Graphic Prepress Technician / 2D Designer to support our production team in preparing large-format and trade-show graphics for print. This role ensures that all files are accurate, properly formatted, and ready for fabrication—helping us deliver high-quality, on-time graphics for exhibits, environments, and events. This role also has occasional graphic design needs – experience in corporate branding and trade show graphic design is a large plus.

Requirements

2–4+ years of prepress, preflight, or large-format production experience (trade show or signage industry strongly preferred).
2-4+ years of graphic design experience (agency or in-house) is a plus.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong understanding of color management, CMYK/PMS, raster vs. vector, and large-format print requirements.
Familiarity with RIP software (VersaWorks, Onyx, Fiery, etc.) a plus.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, templates, and hardware specifications.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable communicating with internal teams and occasionally clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing graphics for fabric structures, SEG frames, vinyl wraps, rigid substrates, dimensional signage, or booth systems (e.g., beMatrix, Octanorm, Aluvision).
Basic Understanding of CNC routing, laser cutting, and finishing processes.
Basic photo retouching and color correction skills.

Responsibilities

Preflight and prepare customer-supplied artwork for large-format printing, ensuring correct sizing, resolution, bleeds, color profiles, and file setup.
Review and correct artwork errors, including missing fonts, low-resolution imagery, color inconsistencies, and formatting issues.
Create print-ready layouts for a wide range of trade show assets: booth graphics, signs, structures, panels, hanging banners, SEG, vinyl, fabric, etc.
Design & Prepare 2D Graphics for large-format printing when needed.
Work closely with project managers and production teams to confirm specs, templates, hardware requirements, and deadlines.
Perform color management tasks, including converting files to appropriate profiles and checking color accuracy.
Package and archive print files following internal naming conventions and organizational standards.
Communicate with clients or internal teams when artwork clarification or additional assets are needed.
Maintain quality standards by catching potential production problems early and offering solutions.
Set up die lines, cut paths, and finish marks for CNC, router, or laser-cut components when needed.
Occasional graphic production such as cutting vinyl, applying prints, and laminating as needed. Some experience is required.