Pre-Press Graphic Designer

Label Aid is an innovative flexographic and digital printing company. We produce custom labels, tags, and tape for many different end use applications. Our core markets include: food, beverage, industrial, automotive, home and garden along with personal care.

Label Aid is seeking a Full Time Pre-Press Graphic Designer M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Job Description
- To design or make minor graphic enhancements to a project based on the individual needs of our customer. Prior to beginning the design phase of a project, communicate with customer to determine a project's overall goal, purpose and desired appearance. Upon completing the design development or modification, the designer is responsible for prepping the files for printing on press.

• Prepares/completes the creative concepts, graphic design, pre-press work, and technical specifications necessary to complete projects
• Completes pre-press set up in Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop) for both Mac and PC
• Develops creative concepts and design solutions for customers
• Communicates effectively with customers
• Develops and maintains accurate customer files based on production work flow
• Inspects all jobs for accuracy and quality
• Works well with a team and is committed to the production process
• Meets with Customer Service, Sales and Production team to review new print projects in formal preflight sessions

• Associates or bachelor's degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in graphic design or the print industry
• Experience in graphic design/ print production
• Expertise with Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong computer and internet skills (multiple platforms)
• Good math and proof-reading skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to manage and optimize workload, prioritize multiple projects, and streamline the

production flow

• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Associate (Required)

• Graphic Design: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
• print production: 1 year (Preferred)