Graphic Design/Production Artist (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press)
Location: Coppell, TX-onsite
Job Type: Hourly Consultant
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (32 to 40 hours a week)
Pay: Up to $27.19/hr

Portfolio link required from candidates

Essential Functions:

• Create, edit, revise, optimize, and prepare artwork for digital and print production while adhering to customer requirements and established brand standards.

• Develop layouts, collateral materials, forms, and visual communications for digital and print applications.

• Produce accurate artwork, typesetting, document formatting, layouts, and impositions for professional publication and reproduction.

• Prepare and inspect files for print readiness, including fonts, image resolution, color settings, registration, and technical specifications.

• Perform color management, color correction, trapping, image editing, and other pre-press functions to optimize print quality.

• Apply knowledge of digital and lithographic printing processes and production limitations.

• Review digital proofs and perform quality checks before releasing files to production.

• Re-engineer documents as needed for migration from offset to digital print environments.

• Serve as a point of contact for design requests, job intake, project communications, and customer inquiries.

• Partner with customers, internal teams, external design resources, print suppliers, and production partners to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.

• Track projects through workflow management systems and Excel documents, monitoring deadlines, production requirements, and delivery schedules.

• Archive, store, back up, and manage digital assets and files within designated SharePoint sites.

• Maintain accurate electronic file management and documentation practices.

• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production.

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, brand standards, audit requirements, copyright, data protection, security, and document management requirements.

• No AI tools may be used in the performance of this role.

• Stay current with industry trends, design practices, print technologies, and pre-press best practices.

Skills:

• Strong graphic design, visual communication, typography, layout, and typesetting skills.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and graphic design software.

• Strong understanding of digital print, pre-press, color management, and print production processes.

• Ability to prepare production-ready files and identify technical issues before production.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to interpret and apply corporate and client branding guidelines.

• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably with digital print and pre-press experience.

• Experience preparing artwork for print production and managing pre-press workflows.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and applying client brand standards.

• Experience managing projects from design and proofing through production and delivery.

• Experience with project management or enterprise work management applications, such as Adobe Workfront, preferred.

• Experience in the healthcare industry is advantageous.

• Professional portfolio demonstrating both creative design and technical production capabilities.

Education:

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, School of Arts, or a related discipline required.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Arts, or a related field preferred.

• Additional training in graphic arts, template creation, print technology, or related technical disciplines is advantageous.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!