Large Format Prepress & E-Commerce Production Artist

JOB DESCRIPTION

LARGEPRINTING.com has an immediate opening for an experienced Large Format Production Graphic Artist. This position combines production art, prepress, customer support, and e-commerce order processing responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in preparing customer artwork for large-format print production.

Working closely with our Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Shipping teams, this role plays a critical part in maintaining the quality, accuracy, and customer experience that have made LARGEPRINTING.com a leader in the large-format printing industry.

Responsibilities

·       Evaluate and process on-line orders using our web-to-print platform.

·       Enter orders in our internal workflow management system (Cyrious Control)

·       Preflight customer provided files for orders to minimize issues in Production.

·       Create production-ready files including bleeds, contour cuts, paneling, scaling, and nesting as required.

·       Verify order details for accuracy and communicate with customers when clarification is required.

·       Prepare proofs for customer review and approval.

·       Assist in workflow and process improvement planning

·       Coordinate with managers concerning schedules and deadlines, ensuring a smooth workflow.

·       Assist Sales Team by answering phones, helping with walk-in clients and entering offline orders.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills

·       Knowledge on large format and commercial printing industry.

·       Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

·       A sharp eye for content, strong attention to detail, and focus on quality.

·       Proficient in preflighting files, preparing production-ready artwork, generating proofs, and troubleshooting file-related issues.

·       Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent industry experience

·       2 years of experience in print production, prepress, sign manufacturing, or large-format printing environments.

·       Experienced in current design and page layout software.

·       File prep and "fixing" for print-ready status - pre-flighting, layering, knockout, trapping, and overprints.

·       Experience with Color Management rules and methodologies adhering to industry color standards.

·       Experience reviewing customer-supplied artwork and making production recommendations to ensure successful print results.

·       Willingness to learn new skills and train others on these skills as they are incorporated into the digital workflow.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Company's website: https://largeprinting.com

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/largeprintingdotcom

Benefits

·       Medical Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Life Insurance

·       Paid Time Off

·       Paid Holidays

·       401K

·       Opportunities for professional development and cross-training