Print Production Prepress Graphic Designer Job at Graphic Packaging Internationa

Title: Print Production Prepress Graphic Designer

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company emphasizes collaboration, diversity, innovation, and community involvement. With over 25,000 employees across more than 130 locations worldwide, Graphic Packaging aims to be environmentally responsible and maintains compensation and benefits programs designed to reward talent.

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The purpose of the Graphic Tech position is to use knowledge and experience in combination with information from 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

Quality Philosophy

• 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

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

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Understanding of Printing Processes: Knowledge of different printing methods (e.g., offset, digital, flexographic, Rotogravure) 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. Working knowledge of electronic pre-press systems (trapping, color rotation, file resolution, etc.).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to file preparation and printing; proactive in providing solutions for problem areas across applications.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with clients and other team members.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing files and ensuring accuracy; able to apply analytical skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills 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. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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 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. EEO is the Law. Click here to view the Poster.

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