Description

Part Time Pre-Press 25 Hrs. / Wk.

Hours M-F 12:00pm - 5:00pm

General overview of the position:

• Engages current Commercial Customers as needed to ensure pre & post press requirements for printing, packaging, mailing and shipping meet the customer's needs and expectations and assist with any new needs the customer may have.

• Active in Commercial Sales, making calls and arranging in-person meetings with potential web & digital print customers to increase our client base. These duties will be shared with the Commercial Print Manager.

• Assist Prepress & Commercial Print Manager - Acting as a backup to cover current managers' PTO and when sales calls are being made.

• Assist in digital printing operations and maintaining Konica digital printers.

• Proof new commercial print publications on press start-ups assuring folios, dates, page sequencing, advertising and editorial content is complete and meets customers' expectations.

• Assist with invoicing commercial & digital customers assuring customer charges are correct before invoices are sent out to the customer.

• Review customer files for technical issues (fonts, bleeds, color profiles, resolution, etc.) and make necessary adjustments.

• Output press-ready PDFs and digital proofs according to production specifications.

• Operate and maintain prepress software and RIP systems (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Fiery).

• Perform basic graphic design tasks such as resizing ads, updating text or images, or creating simple layouts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Basic understanding of print production processes (CMYK vs. RGB, bleeds, resolution, paper types, etc.).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to catch layout or color inconsistencies.

• Good communication and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple projects.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Print Technology, or related field.

• Moderate to advanced proficiency with computers; comfortable learning new software and workflows.

• Experience with prepress or digital printing software (e.g., RIPs, imposition tools).

• Familiarity with proofing standards and color management workflows.

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. (paper, materials, etc.).

• Standard production or office environment.