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Prepress Specialist/Technical Graphic Design

AlphaGraphics - US361, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Alphagraphics Las Vegas is a commercial digital print company (small format and grand format departments), looking for dedicated, hard-working team players to join our Prepress team!

This is NOT a creative graphic design position, although experience with design programs is required. We work in a deadline-driven environment working on exciting global brand products, juggling multiple projects at a time. Our graphic prepress technicians are the key to remarkable finished products!

Prepress Technicians are responsible for applying all files to established templates to ensure correct layout and correct die-cut measurements. We utilize Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing time-sensitive orders, reviewing and resolving problem orders in a timely manner, Exceeding customer expectations through accuracy, efficiency, courtesy and knowledge.

Converting and preparing files received in various digital formats to different outputs for print production.

Verify and modify file image sizes

Execute, design, and layout projects efficiently and effectively.

Build proof images to illustrate how the files will print and for the client to proof for errors and potential print problems.

Offer graphic design ideas solutions and alternatives based on customer input.

Color “correct” and make similar recommendations/adjustments to print files per project requirements.

Be able to modify many file types and standardize source material.

Creating layouts and proofs for production or client when needed.

Requirements

Expertise in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign is a must! Color matching and profiling is a plus.

Experience with the following software is helpful: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Caldera, Onyx, Pitstop, Switch, Numbers/Excel and Word/Pages.

Ability to work on a Mac OS.

Detail-oriented, organized with a strong ability to follow tasks through to completion.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Able to work on multiple tasks/assignments concurrently.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Solid work ethic with a positive attitude, used to being a contributing team player.

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