Graphics Prepress Artist (Trade Shows & Events)

Jack Morton Worldwide • Addison, IL

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About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Graphics Prepress Artist (Trade Shows & Events) to join our Graphics Prepress team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in preparing production-ready artwork for custom exhibits and experiential marketing events, ensuring every graphic is accurate, color-perfect, and ready for installation. If you're highly organized, collaborative, and enjoy solving technical challenges, we'd love to meet you.

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

• Be part of a team that creates memorable brand experiences seen by thousands of people.
• Work on exciting trade shows, exhibits, and live events across a wide variety of industries.
• Collaborate with talented creative, production, and project management professionals.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same.
• Make a direct impact on the successful execution of high-profile client events.

What This Job Offers

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