Graphic Designer ​/ Prepress Mac Operator

About the Role    We are looking for a talented   Graphic Designer / Prepress Mac Operator   to join our print team in Halesowen.

This role offers a great balance of creative artwork design and technical pre-press work. You will design eye-catching layouts while ensuring all files
are set up accurately and made 100% ready for our commercial print presses.
What You’ll Do      Design & Layout:
Create fresh visual designs and edit existing client artwork using the Adobe Creative Suite.
Preflight & Prep:
Check and prepare artwork to ensure correct bleeds, colors, and layouts for both   Litho   and   Large Format   jobs.
Job Imposition:
Set up and arrange page imposition layouts for smooth press production.
Plate Making:
Run our Computer-to-Plate (CTP) system to produce plates for the press room.
What We’re Looking For      Adobe Creative Suite Expertise:
Highly fluent in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Pre-press

Experience:

Solid background in checking and preparing artwork for Litho and Large Format print.
Technical

Skills:

Imposition knowledge and hands-on experience operating CTP plate machines.
Workflow Advantage:
Knowledge of prepress workflow software is a distinct advantage.
Mindset:
A strong design eye combined with excellent technical attention to detail.