Graphic Production Specialist
Rochester Optical, Rochester, NY, United States
Salary Range: $26.50 To $34.00 Hourly
Rochester Optical ( www.rochesteroptical.com ) was established in Rochester, New York in 1932. At the time, the owner saw a growing need for protective tactical eyewear for the Armed Forces, aircraft pilots, and police officers. Later, Rochester Optical became one of the country's few military prescription glasses frame manufacturers and supplied the Army and the Air Force with combat-ready ballistic eyewear for soldiers. After WWII, the tactical eyewear company expanded its services to include creating and selling prescription eyeglasses for the public. In 2025 Rochester Optical launched a new eyewear line, Allegiant Eyewear, that provides consumers with a new fashion choice in interchangeable blades for eyewear ( www.allegianteyewear.com )
Position Summary
Allegiant Eyewear/ a division of Rochester Optical is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Production Specialist to support print-focused marketing and production initiatives, with additional digital production responsibilities. This role is critical in ensuring all printed and digital materials meet brand standards, production requirements, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with print production, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in ensuring all printed and digital materials meet brand standards, production requirements, and quality expectations.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure color accuracy and print quality across a variety of materials, formats, and sizes
Set up, configure, and operate printers for multiple substrates and production needs
Troubleshoot printing issues and perform routine printer maintenance
Collaborate with design teams to ensure artwork files meet production specifications and printed materials meet design expectations
Conduct quality control checks throughout the printing and production process
Manage print production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines
Process customer print orders on a daily basis
Safely handle materials, inks, and printing supplies
Monitor and restock printing supplies including paper, inks, labels, and related materials
Adapt and prepare print assets for limited digital use when required
Maintain organized file structures and production documentation
Perform duties independently with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of print production workflows and best practices
Proficiency in color management and print quality control
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work independently in a production-driven environment
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic production, print production, or a related role
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or equivalent professional experience
Hands-on experience operating production printers and preparing files for print
Two (2) plus years of experience operating large-format inkjet printers
Proficiency in CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with printing-related software and production workflows
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
Experience working in a high-volume or customer-driven print environment
Experience a plus:
Experience with Mimaki printers and workflows a plus
Experience with RIP software; Raster link 7 experience a plus
Familiarity with digital asset management a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods while operating printing and production equipment
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and supplies up to 25 pounds
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday
Manual dexterity required to operate printers, tools, and production equipment
Ability to visually inspect printed materials for color accuracy, defects, and quality standards
Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to printing equipment, inks, and materials while following all safety guidelines
Ability to work occasional extended hours as needed to meet production deadlines
Work Environment
Fast-paced, production-focused setting; Independent role with collaboration across design and marketing teams
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks to be performed as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
The benefits package includes medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and three high-deductible plans with employer-sponsored Health Savings Accounts), MetLife Dental Insurance, company-paid group life insurance and group long-term disability insurance policies, a Paid Time Off program, Holidays, a 401(k) program with an annual company match, and a vision program.
Rochester Optical is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Rochester Optical will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
Rochester Optical ( www.rochesteroptical.com ) was established in Rochester, New York in 1932. At the time, the owner saw a growing need for protective tactical eyewear for the Armed Forces, aircraft pilots, and police officers. Later, Rochester Optical became one of the country's few military prescription glasses frame manufacturers and supplied the Army and the Air Force with combat-ready ballistic eyewear for soldiers. After WWII, the tactical eyewear company expanded its services to include creating and selling prescription eyeglasses for the public. In 2025 Rochester Optical launched a new eyewear line, Allegiant Eyewear, that provides consumers with a new fashion choice in interchangeable blades for eyewear ( www.allegianteyewear.com )
Position Summary
Allegiant Eyewear/ a division of Rochester Optical is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Production Specialist to support print-focused marketing and production initiatives, with additional digital production responsibilities. This role is critical in ensuring all printed and digital materials meet brand standards, production requirements, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with print production, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in ensuring all printed and digital materials meet brand standards, production requirements, and quality expectations.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure color accuracy and print quality across a variety of materials, formats, and sizes
Set up, configure, and operate printers for multiple substrates and production needs
Troubleshoot printing issues and perform routine printer maintenance
Collaborate with design teams to ensure artwork files meet production specifications and printed materials meet design expectations
Conduct quality control checks throughout the printing and production process
Manage print production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines
Process customer print orders on a daily basis
Safely handle materials, inks, and printing supplies
Monitor and restock printing supplies including paper, inks, labels, and related materials
Adapt and prepare print assets for limited digital use when required
Maintain organized file structures and production documentation
Perform duties independently with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of print production workflows and best practices
Proficiency in color management and print quality control
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work independently in a production-driven environment
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic production, print production, or a related role
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or equivalent professional experience
Hands-on experience operating production printers and preparing files for print
Two (2) plus years of experience operating large-format inkjet printers
Proficiency in CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with printing-related software and production workflows
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
Experience working in a high-volume or customer-driven print environment
Experience a plus:
Experience with Mimaki printers and workflows a plus
Experience with RIP software; Raster link 7 experience a plus
Familiarity with digital asset management a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods while operating printing and production equipment
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and supplies up to 25 pounds
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday
Manual dexterity required to operate printers, tools, and production equipment
Ability to visually inspect printed materials for color accuracy, defects, and quality standards
Ability to work in a production environment with exposure to printing equipment, inks, and materials while following all safety guidelines
Ability to work occasional extended hours as needed to meet production deadlines
Work Environment
Fast-paced, production-focused setting; Independent role with collaboration across design and marketing teams
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks to be performed as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
The benefits package includes medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and three high-deductible plans with employer-sponsored Health Savings Accounts), MetLife Dental Insurance, company-paid group life insurance and group long-term disability insurance policies, a Paid Time Off program, Holidays, a 401(k) program with an annual company match, and a vision program.
Rochester Optical is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Rochester Optical will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled