Prepress Designer

About This Role

Preparing and reviewing art files for print production is the core of this Prepress Designer role, bridging the gap between creative vision and technical precision for seamless execution of customer print projects. The role involves performing preflight checks, setting bleeds and safety margins, navigating file types, and basic file editing to create print-ready PDFs. It suits a candidate with a strong basic design foundation to troubleshoot artwork errors and issues, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a passion for visual excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design files for print production, ensuring accurate color management, layout consistency, and adherence to printing specifications
• Collaborate with customers, sales, graphic designers, art directors, and marketing teams to convert creative concepts into production-ready files using industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Manage the proofing processes and troubleshoot preflight errors
• Conduct quality checks on final files to identify potential issues related to typesetting, resolution, or file structure before printing or publishing
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure smooth production workflows and timely delivery of finished products
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices in print design, digital art, prepress techniques, and emerging graphic design software tools
• Support continuous improvement of workflows
• Help implement best practices
• Contribute to delivering consistent, quality results for clients in a team setting

Requirements

• Proven experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design software
• Technical knowledge of prepress processes including color management, file preparation for print production, typesetting, layout design, etc.
• Strong understanding of typography design for media and visual communication principles including color theory and layout composition
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and coordinate with vendors
• Associate degree (preferred)
• 2 years of graphic design experience (required)

Nice to have:

• 1 year of print experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Important Details

• Work format: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45203