We are looking for a Digital Apprentice to help with digital printing and pre-press work.
This role involves preparing proofs, checking and fixing color, updating files, and running a digital printer. You’ll work with artwork files, make changes when needed, and help produce print jobs on a commercial digital press.
You will also help with other pre-press tasks and support day-to-day production needs. This is a hands-on job for someone who is comfortable working on a computer and around printing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and update digital proofs
- Check and correct color matching
- Make basic edits to artwork files
- Help with other pre-press tasks as needed
- Set up and run jobs on a digital printer (Konica Minolta)
- Do test prints and check print quality
- Work with dielines and layouts
- Keep files organized and updated in the system
- Follow instructions and production steps
- Help with ad-hoc requests to keep work moving
Requirements
- Comfortable using a computer
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Basic file and folder skills
- Attention to detail (especially color and proofs)
- Willing to learn printing equipment and processes
- Able to work in a production environment
Printing or pre-press experience is helpful but not required.
What You’ll Learn
- How to prep proofs for printing
- How color matching works in digital printing
- How to run a digital press
- How print jobs go from file to finished product
Pay
$17 – $20 per hour (DOE)
Full-time, on-site
How to Apply
Reply with:
- Your resume
- A short note about your experience with Adobe Illustrator or digital files
(Optional: sample work)