Production Graphic Artist ( Must have experience listed in Ad)

Job Description

Job Description

Located in Modesto, CA

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE

Production Graphic Artist (Prepress)

Modesto, CA
$24.00 - $28.00 per Hour DOE
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for a Production Graphic Artist (Prepress) for a well-established packaging and printing company in Modesto. This position is ideal for an experienced graphic artist with a strong background in prepress production, file preparation, color separation, and flexographic printing processes .

The ideal candidate will possess experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and have a thorough understanding of preparing artwork for corrugated packaging and print production. Candidates with experience using Esko software, file trapping, and packaging graphics are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 40-45 hours per week
• Overtime as needed

Pay

• $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Depending on experience

Position Summary

The Production Graphic Artist is responsible for preparing customer artwork for flexographic printing plate production and corrugated packaging applications. This role involves assembling graphics and text, performing color separations, file trapping, quality control reviews, and creating press-ready files that meet customer and production requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify customer artwork for flexographic printing and packaging production.
• Assemble graphics, text, and design elements according to customer specifications.
• Create accurate production files, proofs, and supporting documentation.
• Perform file trapping, distortion, imposition, and other prepress functions.
• Prepare color separations for print production.
• Review artwork for quality, accuracy, grammar, color consistency, and production requirements.
• Ensure files meet press specifications and prepress standards before production.
• Troubleshoot artwork and file issues.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales teams regarding artwork revisions and technical questions.
• Maintain accurate production records and job documentation.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting strict production deadlines.
• Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Assist with additional projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of graphic design and prepress production experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience preparing print-ready files for production.
• Experience with file trapping and color separation.
• Experience working in a Mac-based environment.
• Understanding of flexographic printing processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Esko software for prepress production.
• Experience with corrugated packaging graphics and packaging production.
• Production or manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with RIP software and preflight software.
• Knowledge of color management, imposition, distortion, and printing plate production.
• Experience working with customer-supplied artwork and packaging specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Ideal Candidate Background

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Prepress Production
• Corrugated Packaging
• Packaging Graphics
• Flexographic Printing
• Commercial Printing
• Production Art
• Color Separation
• File Trapping
• Manufacturing Production Environment
• Printing Plate Production

Benefits Upon Hire

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

Apply Today!

If you have experience in prepress production, file trapping, color separation, Esko software, flexographic printing, or corrugated packaging graphics , we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where your technical expertise and attention to detail will directly contribute to high-quality production results.

Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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