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FastSigns

Prepress Graphic Designer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This role blends creative design with technical production and prepress skills to ensure artwork is accurate, clean, and ready for print - particularly in a large-format environment. What You'll Do:

LPC

Prepress Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Demonstrate design and layout knowledge and be able to translate knowledge into appealing practical ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in prepress and digital design * Ability to understand, interpret ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Prepress Operator

Niles, IL

$22 - $38/hr

Correct artwork issues while maintaining customer design intent. * Create and manage production ... prepress, graphic arts, packaging, or printing environment. * Proficiency with the Adobe ® ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Prepress Operator

Niles, IL · On-site

$22 - $40/hr

Correct artwork issues while maintaining customer design intent. * Create and manage production ... prepress, graphic arts, packaging, or printing environment. * Proficiency with the Adobe ® ...

Lewisburg Patterson Company

Prepress Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Demonstrate design and layout knowledge and be able to translate knowledge into appealing practical ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in prepress and digital design * Ability to understand, interpret ...

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Focus

Prepress & Production Coordinator

Niles, IL · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

We take great pride in our passion for design and trends, our pursuit of fresh ideas, and our ... SUMMARY The Prepress & Production Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the execution of ...

Focus

Prepress & Production Coordinator

Niles, IL · On-site

$90/hr

We take great pride in our passion for design and trends, our pursuit of fresh ideas, and our ... SUMMARYThe Prepress & Production Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the execution of ...

Trova

Prepress & Production Coordinator

Niles, IL

$52K - $64K/yr

Prepress & Production Coordinator Location: Niles, IL Salary Range: $52,000 - $64,000 Employment ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field preferred. * Prior industry ...

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What is the difference between Design Prepress vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign PrepressGraphic Designer
CredentialsOften requires print production knowledge, certifications in prepress or printingTypically holds a degree in graphic design or related field
Work EnvironmentPrint shops, publishing houses, advertising agenciesDesign studios, marketing departments, advertising agencies
Industry UsagePrimarily in printing and publishing industriesBroader across advertising, branding, digital media
Job FocusPreparing files for printing, color correction, proofingCreating visual concepts, layouts, branding

While both roles involve visual design, Design Prepress focuses on preparing files for print production, ensuring color accuracy and print readiness. Graphic Designers create visual content and concepts for various media. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Graphic Design Prepress Operator

CAPITOL BLUEPRINT, INC.

Springfield, IL • On-site

$17 - $18/hr

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Job description

Graphic Design Prepress Specialist

Capitol Blue Print | Springfield, IL | Full-time, on-site

We are hiring a Graphic Design Prepress Specialist at Capitol Blue Print in Springfield.

If you have a design background and you have been looking for something with a steady schedule, a small team, and work you can point at when it comes off the press, read on.


Position summary

Customers submit artwork that is frequently not ready for print. The prepress specialist prepares those files for our digital presses. This is production-first: preparing customer files for our digital presses, catching problems before they cost a run, proofing, imposition, and finishing.


Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for digital press: add bleeds and crop marks, replace low-resolution images, adjust type and layout

• Review files for errors before production begins

• Proof jobs electronically and on paper

• Communicate with customers regarding files, proofs, and deadlines by phone and email

• Arrange jobs on press sheets (imposition) so they cut, fold, and finish correctly

• Send jobs to press; load paper, replace toner, and clear jams

• Operate our Duplo cutter/slitter/creaser for finishing

• Save files to the network and update job tickets for the billing department


Qualifications

• We will teach you printing.

• Strong attention to detail. The ability to notice errors is the single most important qualification for this position.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), or the aptitude to learn.

• Clear, professional communication with customers by phone and email

• Dependable attendance. Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and our team depends on one another.

• Comfort with work that is repetitive at times and requires consistent accuracy

Prior printing experience is not required; we provide training. A background in graphic design is an advantage, as is experience in any field that required precision.


Compensation and schedule

• $17.00 - $18.00 per hour to start, with a performance review at 90 days

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No evenings or weekends.

• Structured training, including a written prepress operator manual

• Health insurance, 401k, paid time off, holidays

To apply

Please submit a resume. If you have design samples or a portfolio, include them or provide a link.

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