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

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