Print Production Prepress Graphic Designer Job at Graphic Packaging Internationa

Print Production Prepress Graphic Designer

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

The purpose of the Graphic Tech position is to use your knowledge and experience in combination with information provided by the Prepress Customer Service team, the Sales team, and the customer, to convert client supplied files into usable files for output for various printing processes.

The Prepress Graphics Designer prepares digital artwork for printing, ensuring it meets technical specifications for the printing process. They adjust color, fonts, image resolution, and layout to prevent errors during printing. This role requires expertise in design software, printing techniques, and file formats, and close collaboration with designers, clients, and printers to achieve high-quality print results.

Responsibilities Of The Job

• Demonstrate a commitment to the quality effort.
• Promote a team approach to problem solving.
• Never sacrifice quality just to make a deadline.

Job Duties

• Ensure best practices, established procedures and all industry consistencies are being followed with all projects.
• Correctly assemble images/files per instructions.
• Prepare images/files for output for various printing processes.
• Work with Prepress Supervisor or other Graphic Services leadership in order to cover scheduling needs.
• Review proof to check content and quality of images.
• Follow all procedures for process flows.
• Ensure documentation is filled out correctly.
• Work with Prepress Supervisor to train other team members.

Position Requirements

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school or apprentice program.
• Minimum 5 years working in Photoshop and Pre-Press related fields in Manufacturing.

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Understanding of Printing Processes: Knowledge of different printing methods (e.g., offset, digital, flexographic, Roto Gravure) and their requirements.
• Strong Graphic Design Skills: Knowledge of design principles, typography, and layout.
• Color Management: Understanding color theory, color spaces, and color correction techniques.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Identifying and resolving issues related to file preparation and printing.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with clients and other team members.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in reviewing files and ensuring accuracy.
• Organizational and priority setting skills are a must to be successful in this role.

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Pay Range: $68,080.00 - $85,100.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.