Alphagraphicsfranchise is hiring: PrePress Graphic Designer in Walnut Creek

Future Opening : PrePress Graphic Designer

The primary role of the position is to preflight and prepare press‑ready client files for our diverse print manufacturing operation. Experience with large‑format signage / display prep and sheet‑fed traditional offset / digital printing prep and interest in layout & design services a plus. The position requires excellent attention‑to‑detail skills and working in a FAST‑paced team environment. 80% prepress / 20% layout services.

This is an excellent position for someone interested in entering the industry and building a lasting career.

Digital PrePress Graphic Designer Compensation

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Scheduling

Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter

8‑hour shifts – Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Review print job specifications to develop a full comprehension and thorough understanding of requirements in preflight before proceeding to prep

Address job questions / tasks from other departments to keep client projects moving

Follow all established department and company process guidelines and contribute feedback to improve current or emerging processes

Job Requirements

Experience as a Prepress and Layout Operator in a prepress environment at a printing operation

Extensive experience using Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro

Working knowledge of spot‑color / four‑color separations, dieline creation and trapping

Knowledge of USPS mail requirements, variable data printing, Excel, MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

Digital printing experience preferred

Ability to organize several activities at the same time

Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed

Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipmentCan perform basic bindery functions

Knowledge of Wide Format Printing a Huge Plus!

Job Type

Full‑time – 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm, Monday – Friday

Additional Information

At AlphaGraphics Walnut Creek, we provide our employees the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization while offering vacation and paid holidays. We are currently not able to offer medical coverage, but this is a work in progress.

Compensation : $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

We invite EVERYONE to apply!

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