Minuteman Press Hiring for Graphic Designer Job at Ewing, NJ Full Time

Print Production / Print Graphic Designer / CSR
Print Production / Graphic Design / Customer Service Representative

Full-service Design, Digital Printing and Promotional Products franchise in Mercer County, NJ is seeking an experienced individual that has pre-press, graphic design and digital print background in a pay-for-print graphic design environment. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We require great detail and organizational skills. Your duties will include digital printing, graphic design, submitting files to vendors, working directly with customers, working directly with press operators and being part of a cohesive team. Experience with Xerox, Konica Minolta or similar digital printers (aka Digital Presses) using command workstation is a must.

PREPRESS / DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to manipulate and create files as graphic design using Adobe CC software, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher

• Must know how to set up pre-press files for printing, color calibrating, imposition, creating bleeds, crops, etc.

• This position will also consist of sending jobs to print. Must have knowledge of RIP systems, trapping and color separations.

• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills a must.

• Ability to read and understand job tickets for specific instructions.

• PC knowledge.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and give great attention to details.

• This is NOT a freelance graphic design position, nor a web design position.

• *MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR PRINT EXPERIENCE.

PREPRESS / DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read digital print production work order and job ticket for specific instructions

• Design / impose / layout digital files for printing

• Send proofs to customers when required

• Print all approvals and include in job jacket with a sample

• Follow up with proofs daily

• Run jobs as per work order

• Place samples and all information into job jacket

• RIP digital files to offset printing plate system

• Ensure color separations and trapping for offset printing

• File artwork using the unique archiving system in place

• Answering overflow phone calls

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 precautions:
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Customers required to wear a mask if not vaccinated, utilize the free hand sanitizer in the customer lobby and maintain distance.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Print production: 1 year (Preferred)
• Print Layout Design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location