What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer/Production position at Minuteman Press Fond du Lac?
Local Fond du Lac print shop looking for a Graphic Designer to create everything from the extraordinary to the simplest of templates! This is an in-store/on location position.
We are a Full-service Design, Digital Printing and Promotional Products franchise in Fond du Lac is seeking an experienced individual that has pre-press, graphic design, and digital print background in a pay-for-print graphic design environment. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, on-site position.
We require an eye for detail and organizational skills. Your duties will include digital printing, graphic design, submitting files to vendors, working directly with customers, working with the production department and being part of a cohesive team. Experience with Xerox, Konica Minolta (or similar), Fiery Command Workstation RIP (or similar) is a must.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to manipulate and create files as graphic design using Adobe CC software, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
- Must know how to set up pre-press files for printing, color calibrating, imposition, creating bleeds, crops, etc.
- This position will also consist of sending jobs to print. The Ideal candidate will have knowledge of RIP systems.
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills a must.
- Ability to read and understand job tickets for specific instructions.
- PC knowledge.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and give great attention to detail.
This is NOT a freelance graphic design position, nor a web design position.
- 2 YEAR OF PROFESSIONAL PRINT EXPERIENCE Preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read digital print production work order and job ticket for specific instructions
- Design / impose / layout digital files for printing
- Send proofs to customers and manage proof approvals
- Print all approvals and include in job jacket with a sample
- Follow up with proofs daily
- Run jobs as per work order
- RIP digital files to digital printers
- File artwork using our digital archiving system.
- Helping with in production teammates on an regular basis.
- Answering phone calls
This is not a remote position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- This is not a remote or web design position. Are you able to reliably get to work 8am-430pm Mon-Fri?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Adobe InDesign: 2 years (Required)
- professional prepress/ graphic design: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15