Graphic Designer/Prepress

Minuteman Press, the world’s largest and top-rated digital print, marketing, and design franchise, is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer / Prepress and Production Artist to join our team.

As a Prepress Designer, you’ll be responsible for creating visually appealing designs for print, managing client artwork, assisting customers with their projects, and preparing files for production. You’ll play a key role in ensuring each job meets both creative and technical standards while maintaining excellent communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create visually appealing graphics for digital and print media, ensuring alignment with client branding and project goals.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service—assist clients in person, by phone, and via email with design needs, proofs, and order updates.
• Perform general typesetting and page layout for a wide range of customer projects including stationery, promotional products, annual reports, mailings, and large-format materials.
• Prepare and preflight digital files: check fonts, links, and colors, create bleeds and crops, impose art, and export print-ready PDFs.
• Review job specifications from work orders and ensure client files are accurate and the final product exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintain an organized digital file system using company and franchise standards.
• Perform data list cleanup and mail prep using AccuZip (training provided) and manage data merges in InDesign or XMPie.
• Operate wide-format printers and assist with digital print and finishing tasks as needed.
• Use prepress software such as PitStop Pro and Quite Imposing to preflight artwork and impose jobs efficiently.
• Collaborate with production staff and management to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery.
• Support day-to-day shop operations and assist customers with quotes, timelines, and project details as needed.
• Perform ad hoc projects or other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role with a strong portfolio of print and digital work.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign, with experience in Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Associate degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills and professional customer service demeanor.
• Passion for print, design, and production with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and learn new software and tasks as needed.
• Professional appearance and strong work ethic.
• Flexibility for overtime during busy periods.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately.

Work Expectations:

• On-site position (no remote or hybrid work)
• Business hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed
• Full-time position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• In which city or town do you currently reside?
• How does your professional experience relate to this position and what makes you the best candidate?

Work Location: In person