Prepress Specialist

Calagaz Printing•Mobile, AL

24d•$18 - $23

About The Position

For over 30 years, Calagaz Printing has been Mobile's go-to print partner, and we're not slowing down. As a veteran-owned family business, we take genuine pride in our work and in the relationships we build with our customers and our team. Calagaz Printing is the kind of place where your ideas matter, hard work gets noticed and we celebrate wins together. We're growing in 2026, and we need a skilled prepress specialist who thrives on precision work and wants to be the crucial link between customer vision and flawless printed results. You'll be the crucial link between design concepts and printed reality. In this role, you'll handle file preparation, design, layout, and troubleshooting to ensure every job meets our high standards and exceeds customer expectations. You'll collaborate with sales, customer service, and press operators to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time—every time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferred) and at least 2 years of graphic layout/design experience
Minimum 1 year of print production experience
Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Strong knowledge of PDF files, imposition, and color processes (CMYK, spot colors, etc.)
Sharp attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality
Ability to read measurements and follow technical specifications accurately

Nice To Haves

Get satisfaction from catching errors before they happen
Can juggle multiple projects and deadlines
Enjoy solving technical puzzles and troubleshooting file issues
Communicate clearly with both creative and technical team members
Stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Take pride in seeing your work come to life in print
Are a team player who understands your work impacts everyone downstream

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare customer files for print production
Design and layout projects based on job specifications and customer needs
Work with the team to review and approve designs before they go to press
Create and deliver proofs to customers, meeting deadlines
Preflight and troubleshoot digital files - catching issues before they become problems
Adjust graphics, handle color separations and ensure color accuracy
Prepare files for output to plates, film and digital presses with precision
Set up files properly so press operators have everything they need to succeed
Maintain detailed records for each job, including specifications and production times
Communicate with customer service team, sales, and production to keep projects on track