Prepress Technician

Design To Print is a growing grand format digital print company looking for dedicated, hard-working team players to join our Prepress team. Position includes weekends.

This is NOT a creative graphic design position, although experience with design programs is required. We work in a deadline-driven environment working on global brand products, juggling multiple projects at a time. Our graphic prepress technicians are the key to remarkable finished products!

Prepress Technicians are responsible for applying digital files to established templates to ensure correct layout and correct die-cut measurements. We utilize Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Prioritizing time-sensitive orders, Reviewing and resolving problem orders in a timely manner.
• Exceeding customer expectations through accuracy, efficiency, courtesy and knowledge.
• Converting and preparing files received in various digital formats to different outputs for print production.
• Verify and modify file image sizes.
• Execute, design, and layout projects efficiently and effectively.
• Build proof images to illustrate how the files will print and for the client to proof for errors and potential print problems.
• Offer graphic design ideas solutions and alternatives based on customer input.
• Color “correct” and make similar recommendations/adjustments to print files per project requirements.
• Be able to modify many file types and standardize source material.
• Creating layouts and proofs for production or client when needed.

Requirements:

• Expertise in Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator a must! Color matching and profiling is a plus.
• Experience with the following software is helpful: Caldera, Onyx, Pitstop, Switch, Numbers/Excel and Word/Pages.
• Ability to work on a Mac OS.
• Detail-oriented, organized with a strong ability to follow tasks through to completion.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
• Able to work on multiple tasks/assignments concurrently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid work ethic with a positive attitude, used to being a contributing team player.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time at a desk or production equipment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, and occasional weekend hours.

Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• We operate a strict drug-free environment. Are you willing to participate in a pre-employment drug screening?
• Please provide 2-3 references we may contact, including name and phone number.
• Are you available to work either a Thursday - Sunday, or Friday - Monday work schedule?
• What is/was your most recent rate of pay?

Experience:

• Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Required)
• Adobe InDesign: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Vegas, NV 89118 (Required)

Work Location: In person