Graphic Designer

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Graphic Designer \& Prepress Specialist Position: \| Graphic Designer \& Prepress \| Department:\| Prepress \& Production

Employment: \| Full-Time / Part-Time \| Location: \| On-Site Custom Print Shop

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative Graphic Designer \& Prepress Specialist to join our custom print team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between creative design and physical production, handling vector creation,customer artwork setup, and prepress file preparation for both paper products (stationery, signage, promotional goods) and custom apparel (DTG, DTF, and embroidery).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepress \& File Setup: Prepare,separate, and format client files for production, ensuring proper bleeds, trim lines, color profiles (CMYK \& Pantone), vector path outlines, and resolution standards ($300+ DPI$). • Apparel Design \& Separations: Create clean vector art and spot color separations for direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG).Prepare artwork guidelines for embroidery digitizing. • Paper \& Signage Prepress: Format print-ready layouts, manage multi-page imposition, and set up files for specialty finishes (die-cuts,foil stamping, spot UV). • Client Proofing \& Communication:Review customer-submitted artwork, identify potential printing or resolution issues, and generate realistic digital mockups for client approval. • Quality Control: Work closely with the production team to verify color accuracy, ink opacity, line weights, and print dimensions prior to running production jobs.
QUALIFICATIONS \& SKILLS • Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (vector paths, typography outlining, color trapping) and Adobe Photoshop (raster editing,image manipulation, high-res exports). • Print Knowledge:Thorough understanding of CMYK vs. RGB color spaces,Pantone Matching System (PMS), and substrate characteristics (paper stocks, cotton vs. polyester blends). • Technical Precision: Strong grasp of line weight limits, minimum text sizes,underbase requirements on dark garments, and bleed/trim specifications. • Problem-Solving: Ability to inspect low-resolution customer art, troubleshoot corrupt or missing font issues, and convert raster files into clean, print-ready vector graphics. • Workflow Management: Excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple artwork projects on tight production deadlines.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • 1-3 years of hands-on graphic design or prepress experience in a print shop, sign shop, or apparel decorating environment. • Experience creating digital apparel mockups using template overlays. • Familiarity with RIP software or raster image processors for print separations. This is what she’s looking for

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person