Production Designer/Prepress Specialist and Customer Service

AlphaGraphics - US471 • Denton, TX

315d

About The Position

Design Services is the system by which the customer’s ideas, requirements and dreams for artwork are translated into reality. It is essential that the Design Specialist has an eye for quality and detail, a desire for productivity, and excellent creativity to meet the customers’ demands. A percentage of this job is creative design, but 60% of the design work is file setup and prepress. You must be comfortable picking up the phone and talking to customers to help them complete their projects.

Requirements

• College/university degree preferred; 2 or 4-year trade school acceptable.
• 3-5 year(s) experience in print design minimum, PC platform.
• InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat experience a must.
• Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• A strong print online portfolio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Copy writing skills a plus.
• Ability to work in a high-production, deadline environment; ability to concentrate amid distractions.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Able to combine creativity with practical production; excellent organizational skills.
• Good customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating and brainstorming with the customer to define design briefs and requirements.
• Researching concepts, designs, reference material, and similar work.
• Rendering and presenting design proofs for revision and feedback from client.
• Implementing feedback revision and creating final designs for printing.
• Reviewing and proofreading designs to ensure that copy, layout, and dimensions are print-ready.
• Overseeing the printing process when necessary to ensure color quality and consistency.
• Managing the timelines and workflow of print design projects.
• Communicating updates, feedback, and issues with the clients, sales representatives, and the production manager.
• Maintaining the AlphaGraphics brand consistency across all designs and printed materials.
• Keeping up to date with the latest design trends, techniques, and printing standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive digital library as well as maintain optimal file location for the center’s ever-growing volume of originals.
• Prepares the creative concepts, graphic design, pre-press work, and technical specifications necessary to complete projects in offset, digital and large format locations.
• Prepare client files for digital production.
• Update materials for client projects.
• Develop as a team player and is critical to the production process.
• Communicate effectively and continuously, and good listening skills with customers, co-workers, vendors, and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical insurance
• Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree