Graphic Designer and Prepress Specialist

Location: Austell, GA • Full Time, Salary Exempt • Reports to: Graphic Design Manager

Benefits

• 401(k) with partial match (eligibility at 3 months)
• Dental insurance (eligibility within 1 month)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance (eligibility within 1 month)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation days (eligibility at 6 months)
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

About the Role

The technician is responsible for preparing artwork for flexographic, lithographic, and digital printing environments. The role requires a strong technical background in prepress and Adobe Creative Suite software, with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator (GMG & PACKS is a plus), as well as proficiency in Mac and Windows operating systems. The ideal candidate has experience in the corrugated packaging industry and will collaborate with customers and sales representatives to achieve the client’s creative vision while ensuring production-friendly files.

Responsibilities

• Present ideas and designs to sales reps and customers.
• Work with 3D software to achieve client’s packaging goals.
• Convert artwork to print for flexographic, lithographic, and digital presses.
• Collaborate with in-house structural design and press professionals to accomplish the desired end product.
• Produce prototypes and high-quality digital color proofs.
• Follow press guidelines for proper color separation and trapping requirements.
• Attend press checks to ensure quality and color accuracy of printed pieces.
• Check-in printing plates and label proofs as they come in from vendors.
• Maintain cutting-edge technical knowledge.
• Maintain imaging and prepress workflow procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years or more experience in a prepress environment.
• Experience in package design and flexographic printing.
• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Solution-driven with the ability to work through problems, follow up in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic manner.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and interruptions.
• Active team player who can work with little supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accurate and consistent results.
• Strong organizational skills.