What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Graphics Specialist position at Franklin Imaging?
Franklin Imaging is a full service reprographic company that specializes in wide format digital printing, full color printing and finishing, facilities management and equipment sales and support. Franklin Imaging is dedicated to providing high-quality print solutions by adopting leading edge technology and constantly exploring unique substrates and installation techniques that maximize quality and visual impact. Franklin Imaging advocates green initiatives and works with partners and suppliers to raise awareness and bring sustainable practices to the forefront of the print industry.
As a ReproMAX partner, Franklin Imaging is part of the largest, strongest and most advanced international network of reprographic companies in the world. This partnership gives us access to new technology and innovative service techniques earlier than any of our competitors and provides our customers with the finest products and services available in the industry.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced prepress graphics specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with prepress processes for digital printing, be fluent with Adobe CC, and have a positive attitude. Candidates must be committed to quality, paying attention to details, consistently delivering outstanding customer service, and able to function effectively in a creative, fast-paced environment. This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, dayshift hours (8 am - 5 pm). Pay may be $13.00 - $15.00 per hour based on experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing customer files for digital print production
- Creating layouts, mockups, and presentations
- Submitting PDF proofs to customers
- Communicating job specifications effectively to production team
- Working with production team to develop solutions for complex customer requests
- Setting priorities of projects and completing the tasks in a timely manner
- Performing quality checks of jobs, packaging jobs for shipping, and maintaining electronic storage of completed jobs
Qualifications:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree strongly preferred, ideally related to the print and graphics industry
- Must be at least 18 years old (required)
- 1-3 years' experience in prepress or graphic design
- Strong working knowledge and experience using Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into actionable tasks; positive and professional
- Must be able to juggle multiple projects within tight deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred
Please complete our employment application at www.franklinimaging.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (Preferred)
- Prepress: 3 years (Preferred)
- Graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location