Graphics Prepress Artist (Trade Shows & Events)

Jack Morton Worldwide • Addison, IL

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About The Position

Jack Morton is seeking an experienced Graphics Prepress Artist to join their Graphics Prepress team. This role is crucial in preparing production-ready artwork for custom exhibits and experiential marketing events, ensuring all graphics are accurate, color-perfect, and ready for installation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and enjoys solving technical challenges. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of brand experience by designing and building impactful brand experiences that redefine experiential marketing.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Graphic Prepress, Production Art, or Graphic Design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat).
• Strong Mac OS experience.
• Extensive knowledge of preflight processes, print production, color management, and file preparation.
• Experience preparing graphics for large-format printing.
• Strong understanding of CAD scaling and graphic output specifications.
• Exceptional attention to detail with outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the trade show, events, exhibits, or experiential marketing industry.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD graphic elevations.
• Experience working directly with large-format print vendors and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, optimize, and preflight digital artwork for large-format print production.
• Create and maintain graphic layout proofs using Adobe InDesign.
• Review files for resolution, color accuracy, bleeds, trims, fonts, sizing, and print readiness.
• Perform color corrections, CMYK conversions, and embed PMS colors to meet brand standards.
• Resize, reformat, typeset, and adjust artwork while maintaining client brand integrity.
• Verify image quality and coordinate replacement artwork when files don't meet production standards.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects from kickoff through installation and event completion.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Project Managers, Creative Designers, Production teams, and external print vendors.
• Organize and maintain digital assets, version control, and cloud-based file structures.
• Troubleshoot production files and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prioritize multiple projects while consistently meeting tight production deadlines.
• Participate in project launch meetings, ask thoughtful questions, and ensure all project requirements are clearly understood.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Accommodation for application process if needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed