ICS, Inc. is hiring: Graphic Designer - Print Design and Preflight in Pedricktow

About Us: LAMA, Literally a Marketing Agency belongs to the ICS Family of Companies. LAMA is a full-service marketing agency specializing in direct mail, print, and digital services including SEO, web development, and integrated campaigns. We work with clients who value execution, accountability, and results.

Job Summary: We're looking for a detail-driven Graphic Designer with a strong commercial print background to create print-ready designs and ensure files are technically correct for production. This role blends creative layout and brand execution with hands-on preflighting, file cleanup, and production prep for digital and offset print workflows. You'll collaborate closely with the design team, customer service, production, and press teams to keep jobs moving quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Preflight customer-supplied and internally designed files (PDFs and native Adobe files) to ensure compatibility with digital and offset production.
• Correct common file issues: missing/incorrect fonts, transparency problems, overprint settings, rich black usage, low-res images, incorrect page boxes, bleeds, spot colors, and color space mismatches.
• Perform basic color checks and corrections to support consistent output across proofing and production devices.
• Prepare/export press-ready PDFs (including PDF/X standards when required) and ensure proper packaging/archiving of native files.
• Work as a liaison between design, customer service/sales, and production to clarify specifications and resolve file questions.
• Design and produce a variety of print materials (e.g., brochures, postcards, flyers, booklets, sell sheets, signage, direct mail, and variable templates as applicable).
• Create and update production-ready layouts using strong typography, composition, and brand standards.
• Build files with print specifications in mind (postal specifications, bleeds, trims, safe areas, folds, pagination, dielines when needed).
• Support the creation of brand assets and templates following brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure designs align with campaign objectives.
• Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and stay up to date with design trends.
• Manage multiple projects and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years (or equivalent) experience in commercial print design/production with hands-on preflight responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Working knowledge of preflight tools (e.g., Enfocus PitStop or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of print fundamentals: bleeds/trim/safe, resolution, imposition awareness, spot vs. process color, overprint, and finishing considerations.
• Strong organizational skills, communication, and a high degree of detail orientation.
• Portfolio showing print-focused work and examples of production-ready layouts.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communication