Pre-Press Graphic Artist

Job Description

Position Title: Graphic Production Artist

Position Code: 512

Level: General

Department: Art

Reports To : Graphic Production Artist Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Full-Time Prepress/Production Artist to join our team. This position will develop, simplify, document, and implement workflow processes and will be responsible for preparing customer art files for output on various digital presses.

Prepress sets the foundation for successful printing production. They ensure that the proper format, appearance, and layout of text and images is set before the full print run for various substrates is completed.

Prepress specialists take electronic files and import them into Adobe and other related printing software, making color, text, and digital image corrections as needed. They prep the files to create a digital proof and then ensure the files are staged and delivered to the proper device based on its unique file requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resize, convert, and correct client art files for desired product
• Ensure art is properly prepared for Raster image processing stage by making sure art received is in the proper color space and has the correct amount of bleed.
• Be able to do special file preparation to ensure the art will print properly, i.e., adding bleed when necessary or rearranging elements to fit a new size board.
• Place files into templates and run script to produce press and proof files.
• Make revisions based on client feedback.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite to design layouts for customers as needed.
• Communicate with Customer Service Representatives and Production to ensure files are set up properly before jobs are sent to the presses.
• Additional responsibilities may be required as requested by management.
• This is not a remote job, must be able to work in office.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of digital printing processes and impositions required.
• Knowledge of Software Programs: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Detail oriented. Math and analytical skills required
• Must be hardworking, a self-starter and a problem solver
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude under tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills on both Mac and PC based platforms
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends in order to meet business demands
• There will be a simple test on Adobe Illustrator to evaluate your knowledge of the program 

Education/Experience/Certification:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (with 1 to 2 years of recent Graphic Design experience).
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field is not required, but a plus.
• High level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite products, with a focus in Illustrator.
• Experience working with Mac computers.
• Color correction experience a plus but not required.

Georgia Printco LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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