What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Technician/Graphic Designer position at Minuteman Press Longwood?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer/Prepress Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of visual design principles, be proficient in Adobe CC design software and be aware of production requirements (digital print/offset print/inkjet print/large format). This role involves creating compelling graphics for digital and print media, checking supplied files for production suitability, and creating output files for production devices.
Duties
- Check (prepress) customer-supplied files for ability to print or output and produce proofs or respond with corrections needed.
- Create output files for production devices such as digital, offset, large format and label printing devices.
- Using InDesign, produce variable data outputs by merging data files with templates.
- Develop innovative graphic designs for marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, and social media content.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop) for various projects, including prepress.
- Engage in photo manipulation and digital art creation as necessary.
- Participate in presentations to communicate design concepts effectively.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) is essential.
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout design, and visual composition.
- Experience in branding, logo design, illustration, and production design.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and output requirements.
- A portfolio showcasing a range of graphic design projects is preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have worked in the print industry and designed for print and large format output.
- Experience with variable data printing programs, large format and vehicle graphics a plus.
- Technical experience supporting a Mac environment a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher a plus.
- Previous relevant experience at a printshop like Minuteman, Alphagraphics, Fedex Office, UPS store, Office Depot, Office Max or Kinko's preferred.
- Experience working as part of a creative team to meet company needs.
Salary : $20 - $25