Markham, ON · On-site
Prepress Technician About PCL Graphics Founded in 1983, PCL Graphics is a large-format printing and ... You'll also take on design work when needed, stepping in to resolve gaps or produce output where ...
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Markham, ON · On-site
Prepress Technician About PCL Graphics Founded in 1983, PCL Graphics is a large-format printing and ... You'll also take on design work when needed, stepping in to resolve gaps or produce output where ...
What You Bring * 8+ years of experience in Graphic Prepress, Production Art, or Graphic Design ... Strong understanding of CAD scaling and graphic output specifications. * Exceptional attention to ...
What You Bring * 8+ years of experience in Graphic Prepress, Production Art, or Graphic Design ... Strong understanding of CAD scaling and graphic output specifications. * Exceptional attention to ...
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$73K - CA$83K/yr
This PPM is responsible for managing the packaging design, including rebranding and design maintenance for the client. Their day-to-day responsibilities include managing the overall prepress timeline ...
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Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$73K - CA$83K/yr
This PPM is responsible for managing the packaging design, including rebranding and design maintenance for the client. Their day-to-day responsibilities include managing the overall prepress timeline ...
New
CA$73K - CA$83K/yr
This PPM is responsible for managing the packaging design, including rebranding and design maintenance for the client. Their day-to-day responsibilities include managing the overall prepress timeline ...
New
Quick apply
CA$73K - CA$83K/yr
This PPM is responsible for managing the packaging design, including rebranding and design maintenance for the client. Their day-to-day responsibilities include managing the overall prepress timeline ...
New
Expertise and an eye for details produces flawless art, ready for prepress. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all graphic layouts meet design and print production requirements for the ...
Expertise and an eye for details produces flawless art, ready for prepress. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all graphic layouts meet design and print production requirements for the ...
Toronto, ON · Hybrid
Guide projects from brief to final delivery, including concepting, design development, stakeholder reviews, revisions, prepress, quality control, and final asset handoff. * Balance multiple high ...
Toronto, ON · Hybrid
Guide projects from brief to final delivery, including concepting, design development, stakeholder reviews, revisions, prepress, quality control, and final asset handoff. * Balance multiple high ...
Etobicoke, ON · On-site
CA$55K - CA$60K/yr
Perform trapping, prepress adjustments, image manipulation, and file preparation activities ... Experience or training in graphic design, packaging design, or pre-press production * Strong ...
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Etobicoke, ON · On-site
CA$55K - CA$60K/yr
Perform trapping, prepress adjustments, image manipulation, and file preparation activities ... Experience or training in graphic design, packaging design, or pre-press production * Strong ...
New
| Aspect | Design Prepress | Graphic Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Often requires print production knowledge, certifications in prepress or printing | Typically holds a degree in graphic design or related field |
| Work Environment | Print shops, publishing houses, advertising agencies | Design studios, marketing departments, advertising agencies |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in printing and publishing industries | Broader across advertising, branding, digital media |
| Job Focus | Preparing files for printing, color correction, proofing | Creating 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.
Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
About PCL Graphics
Founded in 1983, PCL Graphics is a large-format printing and graphics engineering company headquartered in Markham, Ontario. Operating out of a 35,000 sq ft facility, we serve clients in construction, retail, architecture, and facilities management — producing everything from environmental graphics and wall systems to custom signage and fleet graphics. We're an engineering house that happens to print, and our team reflects that standard.
The roleWe're looking for a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our production team. In this role, you'll be the critical link between client-supplied artwork and press-ready output — ensuring every file that goes to print meets our quality standards. Most artwork arrives largely direction-set by clients; your job is to assess, finesse, and perfect it. You'll also take on design work when needed, stepping in to resolve gaps or produce output where client files fall short.
Key responsibilitiesPreflight, correct, and prepare client-supplied artwork files for large-format print production
Build and deliver press-ready PDF proofs for customer approval, with accurate colour profiles and bleed/trim settings
Apply colour management best practices including ICC profiling, soft proofing, and colour conversion for wide-format RIP workflows
Scale, reformat, and adapt artwork across varying substrates, substrates sizes, and media types — including rigid boards, vinyl, textiles, and wall coverings
Perform design work as required — including layout adjustments, image retouching, template builds, and artwork creation when client files are incomplete
Communicate file issues and requirements clearly to clients and internal production staff
Manage multiple jobs simultaneously while meeting tight production deadlines
What you bringProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and AcrobatAssets: Experience with InDesign; familiarity with contour cutting, nesting software, or wide-format substrate types (vinyl, PET, polycarbonate, rigid substrates)
Why PCLPCL is not a commodity printer. We solve complex visual problems for clients who need precision — in materials, in colour, and in execution. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople and production engineers in a well-equipped facility, on projects that span environmental graphics, architectural wall systems, fleet graphics, and specialty signage. If you take craftsmanship seriously, you'll fit here.
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