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Great Benefits. Exciting Color Technology. Friendly, Family-Oriented Work Environment.
Are you a creative designer and tech-savvy person who enjoys helping others promote their brand? Do you have experience setting up art files for vehicle wraps and banners, color matching, and working with large-format printers and RIP software? If so, you could be the perfect Prepress/Design Specialist for Century Graphics.
As a Prepress/Design Specialist, you will work with new and existing clients and our Account Managers to design and set up customer art files, make revisions, proof and oversee projects, and more!
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepress
Follow workflow processes for setup, and maintenance of customers files and jobs including orders submitted for printing only. Read work orders thoroughly to understand customers specifications. Learn and possess the experience to become an expert on all software required to perform the duties of a Graphic Design Specialist.
Graphic Design
Ability to handle multiple design projects. Responsible for creating high quality designs to customers specifications according to companys documented proofing process and timeline.
Design Consultant
Consult, advise and design for new and existing clients; coordinate communication as needed between customers and internal staff.
Information Gathering
Work with the Account Manager and the Graphics Operations Manager to verify accurate information is gathered prior to design creation and printing (example: size, material, branding, etc).
Setting Expectations
Set realistic customer expectations before committing to a job. Communicate with the Graphics Operations Manager and Graphics Manager in cases of uncertainty about the customers request, required workflow, or other concerns. Communicate with the Account Manager and the customer throughout the proofing process.
Quality Control
Submit print ready files to production that have been checked with the Account Manager and Graphics Operations Manager for errors (misspelled words or contain customer errors), or are customer approved proofs.
Accounting for Design Time & Services
Work closely with Account Manager to ensure all design time is accurately accounted for, communicated to the customer, and invoiced correctly.
Customer Satisfaction
Responsible for working with the Account Manager to ensure all project requirements are met and the client is satisfied with the finished product.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Familiar with wide-format RIP software (strongly desired)
Expert on PC hardware, Microsoft Excel/ Power Point/ Word
Must have a range in design creativity
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Quality oriented individual with a keen eye and attention to detail
Work independently with limited direction
Willing to work reasonable overtime to meet customer demands and departmental business goals
Great customer service skills
Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in graphic design and have 2+ years prior experience working in a wide-format graphics facility designing vehicle wraps, signage, window graphics, banners, posters and more.
The right candidate will be offered the following:
A salary commensurate with your experience
Company paid 401K contribution guaranteed
Vacation pay
Sick and holiday pay
Medical and dental insurance
And more!
ABOUT CENTURY GRAPHICS:
Established in 1976, Century Graphics is a leading reprographer and color graphics company that offers a full suite of printing, copying and scanning services, as well as signage, from our locations in Sacramento, Roseville and El Dorado Hills. Through our sister company, California Surveying & Drafting Supply (CSDS), we have built strong relationships with some of the areas premier architectural, engineering and construction firms that have allowed us to grow our business, gain unique insight into customer needs, and serve an even more diverse range of clients and the general public at-large. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we pride ourselves in creating quality prints and graphics that help you share your message visually and make your brand stand apart from the competition.
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