Prepress Specialist/Technical Graphic Design

US361•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

AlphaGraphics Central Las Vegas, a commercial digital print company with small-format and grand-format departments, is seeking dedicated team players for its Prepress team. This is a technical prepress role, not an agency creative graphic design position, in a deadline-driven environment handling multiple projects and brand products. Prepress Technicians apply files to established templates to ensure correct layouts and die-cut measurements, and prepare files for print production using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. The role includes creating layouts and proofs for print, signage, and apparel production or client approval, and helping ensure accurate, efficient, courteous service that exceeds customer expectations. The position pays $20.00 per hour. AlphaGraphics describes training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing, and invites applicants with or without experience. AlphaGraphics centers are independently owned and operated; individual franchisees interview, hire, manage, and pay employees for their local locations.

Requirements

Expertise in Adobe InDesign.
Ability to work on macOS.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments concurrently.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to contribute as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Color matching and profiling experience.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Caldera, Onyx, PitStop, Switch, Numbers/Excel, and Word/Pages.

Responsibilities

Apply files to established templates to ensure correct layout and die-cut measurements.
Prioritize time-sensitive orders and review and resolve problem orders in a timely manner.
Convert and prepare files received in various digital formats for different print-production outputs.
Verify and modify file image sizes.
Execute production design and project layouts efficiently and effectively.
Build proof images to show how files will print and allow clients to review errors and potential print problems.
Offer graphic design ideas, solutions, and alternatives based on customer input.
Color-correct and make recommendations or adjustments to print files according to project requirements.
Modify different file types and standardize source material.
Create layouts and proofs for print, signage, and apparel production, or for client approval when needed.
Deliver accurate and efficient service with courtesy and knowledge to exceed customer expectations.