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Lahlouh

Prepress Operator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Packaging Design * Mailing * Marketing promotions * Full-service bindery and assembly * Promotions * Online Solutions Position: Prepress Operator Reports to: Prepress Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ...

ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

Thorofare, NJ

$55K - $75K/hr

Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ... Serve as a liaison between design, sales, customer service, and production teams to clarify file ...

ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

Deptford, NJ · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ... Serve as a liaison between design, sales, customer service, and production teams to clarify file ...

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LTi Printing, Inc.

Prepress Technician

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Job title Prepress Technician Reports to Prepress Manager Job purpose The Prepress Technician is ... Design experience with Adobe Creative Suite a must. * Color Management experience a plus.

Calyx Containers

Prepress Technician

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepress Technician Calyx Containers | Salt Lake City, UT | Full-Time, On-Site Compensation is ... We design, manufacture, and source compliant packaging - rigid containers, flexible packaging, and ...

Calyx Containers

Prepress Technician

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepress Technician Calyx Containers | Salt Lake City, UT | Full-Time, On-Site Compensation is ... We design, manufacture, and source compliant packaging - rigid containers, flexible packaging, and ...

Olympus Group Inc

Prepress Technician II

Denver, CO · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred * Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in prepress operations * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically ...

System One

Prepress Operator

South Plainfield, NJ · On-site

$70K/yr

Additional duties as assigned Required experience & qualifications: * 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent--not freelance or design-only backgrounds)

ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

West Deptford, NJ · On-site

$55K - $75K/hr

Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ... Serve as a liaison between design, sales, customer service, and production teams to clarify file ...

Calyx Containers

Prepress Technician

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepress Technician Calyx Containers | Salt Lake City, UT | Full-Time, On-Site Compensation is ... We design, manufacture, and source compliant packaging - rigid containers, flexible packaging, and ...

Olympus Group Inc

Prepress Technician II

Denver, CO · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred * Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in prepress operations * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically ...

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC

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Prepress Technician

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

... prepress software, ensuring all specifications meet production standards. * Manage color ... Work closely with graphic designers to optimize layout, design, typography, and image quality for ...

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC

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Prepress Technician

Deer Park, NY · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

... prepress software, ensuring all specifications meet production standards. * Manage color ... Work closely with graphic designers to optimize layout, design, typography, and image quality for ...

ABC Imaging

This role focuses on technical prepress production, file preparation, and print workflow execution , with an emphasis on file mechanics, accuracy, and production readiness rather than creative design

LTi Printing, Inc.

Prepress Technician

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Job title Prepress Technician Reports to Prepress Manager Job purpose The Prepress Technician is ... Design experience with Adobe Creative Suite a must. * Color Management experience a plus.

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC

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Prepress Technician

Massapequa, NY · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

... prepress software, ensuring all specifications meet production standards. * Manage color ... Work closely with graphic designers to optimize layout, design, typography, and image quality for ...

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC

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Prepress Technician

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

... prepress software, ensuring all specifications meet production standards. * Manage color ... Work closely with graphic designers to optimize layout, design, typography, and image quality for ...

Oliver Inc.

Prepress Operator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Join Our TeamAre you an experienced Prepress Operator with a passion for packaging and label ... Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or a related field preferred.Strong ...

Olympus Group Inc

Prepress Technician II

Denver, CO · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred * Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in prepress operations * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically ...

ABC Imaging

This role focuses on technical prepress production, file preparation, and print workflow execution , with an emphasis on file mechanics, accuracy, and production readiness rather than creative design

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How much do design prepress jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for design prepress in the United States is $22.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Design Prepress job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,664 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Prepress Operator

Lahlouh

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces.
Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.
Lahlouh’s Core capabilities include:
• Dynamic digital print                                     • Fulfillment / Distribution logistics
• Sheet-fed offset print                                    • Packaging Design
• Mailing                                                        • Marketing promotions
• Full-service bindery and assembly                   • Promotions
• Online Solutions
Position:             Prepress Operator
Reports to:           Prepress Manager
FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt
Department:         Prepress
Location/Shift:      Blue Ash, Ohio / 1st Shift
Essential Function:
          The Prepress Operator prepares files to ensure that images and text are ready to be printed on various surfaces for many different medias to include Offset printing, Digital Large Format, Digital Variable Print, Direct Mail Campaigns, Packaging, Promotions, etc.
Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Prepress Operator in a commercial printing environment
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Working knowledge MS Excel
  • Knowledge of XMPie, Heidelberg Prinect workflow a plus
  • Knowledge of design, color theory and typography a plus
  • Printing and binding experience a plus
Job Duties and General Expectations:
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  • Highly motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment
  • Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking,and double-checking critical aspects of images and text
  • Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other imageand typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding
  • Create proofs for client or design team review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback,then cheerfully and meticulously creating new proofs until final design is approved
  • Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run
  • Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or digital plate preparation
  • Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in goodrepair
  • Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed

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