Freelance Layout Designer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: Norfolk, VA

Bring Designs to Life from Concept to Print
We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer / Prepress Technician to join a fast-paced print production environment. This role combines graphic design, file preparation, and prepress responsibilities to ensure customer projects are production-ready and meet the highest quality standards. You'll work on a variety of materials including brochures, catalogs, signs, marketing pieces, mail campaigns, and other printed products.

Key Responsibilities
• Review customer-supplied artwork, layouts, and files to ensure print readiness
• Create and modify designs using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Identify and resolve issues related to fonts, images, colors, bleeds, margins, and page layouts
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and production teams to resolve artwork and file concerns
• Prepare press-ready files through imposition, crop marks, and proper file formatting
• Perform basic troubleshooting and quality checks to ensure accurate output
• Manage and organize electronic files for efficient production workflows
• Assist with graphic design projects and layout creation as requested
• Maintain accuracy while working in a deadline-driven production environment
Qualifications
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat)
• Previous experience in graphic design, prepress, print production, sign production, or a related field
• Understanding of print-ready file preparation and production workflows
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and color accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in both Windows and Mac environments
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
• Experience in a print shop, sign shop, mailing environment, or digital print production
• Working knowledge of Fiery Command Workstation
• Experience with wide-format, digital printing, or PDF/X workflows
• Portfolio of relevant design work (freelance experience accepted)
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, and highly organized. You enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and taking pride in producing high-quality work that makes it from the screen to the finished product.
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine graphic design with hands-on print production in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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