What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Intern position at TOSSWARE?
Summary
As TOSSWARE’s Prepress Intern, you are an organized, detail-oriented team member eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced production environment. You’ll support the Prepress Specialists and Production team by handling day-to-day design prep and administrative tasks, ensuring projects move smoothly from artwork setup through production. You bring curiosity, accuracy, and initiative to every task, helping free up specialists’ time while gaining hands-on experience in print production and packaging design.
Essential Functions
Cooperative and Positive Attitude - TOSSWARE is a team effort. You must possess a desire to perform your position with a positive attitude and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
You must have excellent communication and organizational abilities as well as strong attention to detail to perform the following:
- Assist Prepress Specialists with daily tasks such as file organization, proofing, and template preparation.
- Review incoming artwork for completeness and compliance with TOSSWARE’s print specifications.
- Make basic design adjustments (resizing, color mode conversion, template alignment, etc.) under supervision.
- Support in generating and distributing digital proofs to internal teams and customers.
- Maintain digital file management systems to ensure assets are properly named, stored, and version-controlled.
- Help prepare production-ready files and communicate updates to cross-functional teams.
- Perform quality checks and assist in verifying final production files before release.
- Support workflow documentation and continuous improvement of Prepress procedures.
- Collaborate closely with the Prepress and Production teams to ensure smooth handoffs and accurate outputs.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please reach out to HR with any questions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to present ideas and content verbally and in writing to co-workers.
- Accuracy and attention to detail when typing, organizing files, and reviewing digital proofs.
- Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away (computer and proofing work).
- Must be able to communicate via Slack and email to support daily workflow.
Wants and Preferred Skills
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other design tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and consistency.
- Familiarity with print production or packaging design processes is a plus.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
Management reserves the right to change the job title and/or assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. TOSSWARE is an equal opportunity employer.
How To Apply
Email your resume to stang@tossware.com with the subject “Application: Office Support Intern.” We encourage you to share any relevant experience or work samples.