Ardens Print

Graphic Designer - Digital Print Production Operator

Job Overview

Ardens Print is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer - Digital Print Production Operator to join our production team.

We are looking for a professional with hands-on experience in commercial digital printing who can manage the complete production process from A to Z — including graphic design, pre-press, file preparation, digital printing, cutting, finishing, and quality control.

Our work includes business cards, flyers, postcards, note cards, envelopes, brochures, posters, invitations, and other custom printed products.

Experience with a Konica Minolta AccurioPress C7000/C7000 series, or a similar commercial production printer, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial digital production printers, preferably Konica Minolta C7000/C7000 series or similar equipment.
• Prepare customer artwork and create professional, print-ready files.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for design and production.
• Perform pre-press, including sizing, bleeds, margins, resolution, color, layout, and imposition.
• Set up jobs based on paper type, size, weight, and production requirements.
• Monitor print quality, color consistency, registration, and overall production.
• Troubleshoot common printing, paper-feeding, registration, and print-quality issues.
• Operate cutting and finishing equipment.
• Cut, trim, laminate, fold, and finish printed products as required.
• Perform final quality control and prepare completed orders.
• Maintain an organized and efficient production area.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional commercial digital printing experience.
• Hands-on experience operating a Konica Minolta C7000/C7000 series or similar production digital press.
• Strong knowledge of pre-press and commercial print production.
• Professional experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to prepare files and operate production equipment independently.
• Strong understanding of CMYK/RGB, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, sizing, color correction, and print-ready files.
• Experience with cutting and finishing printed materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet production deadlines.

Important — Please Read Before Applying

This is an experienced production position, not an entry-level role.

We are looking for someone who can independently handle:

Design → Pre-Press → File Preparation → Digital Printing → Cutting/Finishing → Quality Control

Please include the exact commercial printer models you have operated in your application.

Applicants with only heat-press, screen-printing, sublimation, vinyl, hobby-printer, or warehouse experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience

• Commercial Digital Printing: 2 years (Required)
• Konica Minolta C7000 or Similar Production Press: 1 year (Required)
• Pre-Press / Print File Preparation: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe Photoshop: 2 years (Required)
• Adobe InDesign: 2 years (Required)
• Digital Print Finishing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Ardens Print

Ardens Print is a growing custom printing and promotional products company specializing in digital printing, DTF and heat-transfer printing, UV printing, custom apparel, promotional products, and personalized merchandise. We also work with a variety of printing and finishing processes, including embroidery and other custom production services.

We manage production in-house with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, accuracy, and fast turnaround times. Our work includes custom apparel, business cards, flyers, postcards, envelopes, posters, promotional products, and other personalized items for businesses, organizations, events, and individual customers.

Our team works in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment, and we are looking for reliable, experienced, and detail-oriented professionals who take pride in their work and want steady employment, professional development, and long-term growth opportunities with our company.

Ardens Print is continuously expanding its production capabilities, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the company and learn multiple areas of our operation.