Alaska Litho - Prepress/Graphic Designer
Job Summary:
Alaska Litho’s Prepress Designers are the interface between the the CSR team, customer and the shop’s production team. Files generated by customers and the prepress department must be reviewed so that project proofs and print files can be accurately prepared in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards, as well as customer expectations. Applicant should have a working knowledge of the Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, in addition to Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
Responsibilities and Duties: Prepress / Design
- Create and design logos, signs, banners, calendars, vehicle graphics and much more using a thorough understanding of design principles, color theory, and professional design practices.
- Receive and manipulate files electronically from email, FTP and other transfer means.
- Preflight and troubleshoot customer digital layout files, load fonts, inspect graphics, fix bleeds, fix folds.
- Layout and impose files for numerous press room printing processes.
- Produce calibrated proofs and/or pdf soft proofs for customers.
- Scan or photograph customer artwork and color correct as needed.
- Archive completed jobs for safe keeping and for easy retrieval.
- Perform routine computer maintenance, including software updates and utility maintenance.
- Provide training, advice, and education to customers on the preparation of digital files and general graphic design.
- Keep current on latest technologies and software tools.
Prefered Experiance
- 1 year of print production experience and a working knowledge of printing industry terminology, practices, and procedures.
- 1 year of experience as a graphic designer or a degree in Graphic Design.
- Up-to-date knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Word, Excel.
- Ability to work independently, creatively, efficiently, under pressure and under deadline.
Benefits
- $26-28 per hour starting depending on experience and job fit
- Employee stock ownership plan
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Paid personal leave
- Profit sharing bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Juneau, AK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Juneau, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person