Position Overview
Minuteman Press Miami / The Falls is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with strong print industry experience. This role is primarily focused on design and prepress, with customer service responsibilities as a secondary function. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced print environment, is attentive to detail, interacts with people and is confident managing projects from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Production (Primary Focus):
- Create original artwork based on customer specifications
- Modify and enhance customer-provided files
- Interact with customers in-person, via phone, email and website
- Prepare accurate, print-ready files (proper bleeds, trims, color settings, resolution)
- Ensure all files meet production standards for digital and offset printing and bindery
- Coordinate file submissions to outside vendors when needed
- Review proofs and ensure quality and accuracy prior to submission for client approval
- Assist with print production and bindery in a supporting role as needed
Customer Service:
- Assist customers in-person, via phone, email and via website inquiries as necessary
- Support quoting and job estimating
- Enter and manage orders within our proprietary system (training provided)
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of print-focused graphic design and prepress experience
- Prior print shop experience required
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro)
- Experience with digital printing equipment (Ricoh, Xante, Xerox, Konica – minimum 1 year)
- Familiarity with Fiery Command Workstation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail (both visual and written)
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt
Preferred (Nice to Have):
- Knowledge of wide-format printing
- Promotional products knowledge
- Spanish language skills
- Customer service or CSR experience
- Job estimating experience
- Proficiency with Canva
- Bindery and finishing experience
- Web design or social media experience
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Applicant Questions:
- How many years of Graphic Design experience do you have?
- Rate your creative aptitude on a scale of 1 - 5 (stellar)
- Rate your technical design skills on a scale of 1 - 5 (none better)
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check (in accordance with local laws)?
- Do you speak English? Rate your proficiency: 1 – 10 (native)
- Do you speak Spanish? Rate your proficiency: 1 – 10 (native)
- Why should we hire you? Be brief.
If you’re a skilled graphic designer who understands the ins and outs of print production and enjoys supporting customers when needed, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33176 (Required)
Work Location: In person