Graphic Designer / Pre Press Job at Mouse Graphics in Costa Mesa

Overview

Mouse Graphics is a high‑end digital graphics and printing firm located in Orange County. We are hiring a full‑time pre‑press technician with layout and design skills, willing to work in a high‑paced pre‑press environment.

We service multiple companies with large volumes of projects that demand precision and quality. The operator will work independently on projects, with organized skills to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

Include pre‑flighting electronic files for digital print, offset, large format, cut files, variable data and pagination; identifying missing or problematic components and resolving issues; creating and manipulating production files; meeting tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment; communicating with clients and team members; working independently with efficiency and organization; and preparing work‑orders with precise specs for production. Additionally, respond to customer emails, phone calls, handle client needs, pricing inquiries, paper/printing recommendations, technical issues, and order status.

Qualifications

• Ideal Candidate Abilities
• Experience pre‑flighting client electronic files for digital print, offset, large format, cut files, variable data and pagination.
• Identify missing or problematic components in a digital project and solve issues.
• Layout and design skills to create and/or manipulate files for production.
• Excited to work in a fast‑paced environment, meeting deadlines with urgency.
• Excellent communication with both clients and team members.
• Able to work independently with organization and efficiency.
• Required Skills
• Proficient in all Adobe CS applications.
• Thorough understanding of digital file formats and color systems (PDF, TIFF, EPS, RGB, CMYK).
• Skills in manipulating/color adjusting/layering PSD files and creating/manipulating vector files in AI.
• Color management skills and ability to work with different digital file formats.
• Familiar with different workflow software and RIP stations.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• High priority in servicing clients.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, flexible to changing priorities.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time (5 Days)
• Christmas Bonuses
• Work Holiday parties and luncheons
• 401(k)

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)

Work Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm or 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Pay: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience and skills)

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day Shift (Required)

Relocation Required: Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (must relocate before starting work)