Print Production Associate
About The Position
The Print Specialist operates the Center’s print center for both graphic design and production. This position is responsible to consult with customers over the phone and in-store to gather data, establish customer's needs and recommend print products that will meet the customer's needs. As a print specialist, this individual will use their knowledge and expertise of print products and production methods to increase revenue by enhancing print orders through up-selling and cross-selling. The ideal candidate has at least one year of customer service experience, one to two years of experience in a print production/graphic design role or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field, experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, knowledge of printing concepts, and production experience with digital printing and bindery equipment.
Requirements
- One to two years of experience or a two-year degree in graphic design or a related field
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites (2 years preferred)
- Production scheduling experience
- Project management skills
- Production experience with digital printing and bindery equipment
- Able to work and complete tasks independently in a quick turn environment
- Knowledge and application of printing concepts
- Good concept of color management and able to apply file adjustments
- Able to follow and understand quality guidelines
- Able to operate and maintain print and finishing equipment
- Good communication and people skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and math
- Prompt, reliable, and responsible
- Able to lift 40+ pounds
Responsibilities
- Educate customers on business solutions and print product offerings
- Effectively apply knowledge of printing concepts such as paper consideration, file formatting, and output settings.
- Apply knowledge of color management to educate customer and make file adjustments as needed
- Provide customers with quotes and follow up and consult on complex orders
- Completes tasks independently in a quick turn environment
- Follows and understands quality guidelines, managing quality control throughout production process to ensure finished product is correct
- Interprets a variety of instructions provided in written or verbal form
- Brainstorms and mocks up design ideas
- Presents concepts or ideas to clients
- Meets with clients and adjusts designs to fit their needs or taste
- Reads and understands all job requirements before beginning desktop process
- Effectively manages production workflow, schedules and production materials
- Operates and maintains print and finishing equipment
- Maintains strong attention to detail when proofing all materials
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
