Graphic Design/Prepress

Job Description

On Site Graphic Design/Prepress Specialist

Are you an expert in nDesign and Illustrator? Are you interested in becoming an experienced, well-rounded graphic designer with Prepress Experience with skills that will make you a valuable professional who can work in any print/design-related environment? Are you willing to do multiple tasks to produce print products? If so, this might be the position for you. The person in this position will work on a variety of types of projects, and will be responsible for helping to produce direct mail campaigns. Pre-press experience a plus.

This position also includes a customer service component. We are looking for someone who will interact with customers, process print and direct mail orders. This person must have a "can do" attitude and be driven to contribute to the team environment. A strong work ethic is a must for this position.

The ideal candidate has a experience in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field and at least one year of professional experience. He or she must be highly organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience with graphic design software for Adobe Creative Suite.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Helps gather requirements and project specifications, brainstorms and mocks up design ideas, presents ideas to management and/or clients, and adjusts designs based on feedback

Uses computer software and/or hand rendering to execute designs, selecting colors, images, textures, and shapes to create a layout

Develops materials for print marketing, promotional displays, newsletters, etc.

Able to adjust other's files in various formats.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the print industry / pre-press is a plus

College degree or experience in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field

One year of relevant experience required, provide portfolio (freelance accepted)

Thorough knowledge of inDesign and Illustrator.

Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, staff, vendors, and others

Self-reliant; able to work independently and accept responsibility for projects

Strong organization skills, able to switch tasks easily, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy

Highly professional and dependable