Digital Prepress & AI-Enhanced Graphic Designer

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of direct, hands-on experience in a digital print or sign shop environment with a strong focus on prepress production and graphic design
• Expert Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: Comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat for print production
• Foundational AI Literacy & Eagerness to Apply:
• A keen interest in and willingness to learn and apply Artificial Intelligence tools for efficiency gains in prepress and graphic design (e.g., automated preflight, generative design assistance, smart file organization)
• A proactive approach to exploring prompt engineering techniques for effectively interacting with AI models to enhance design workflows
• Strong Technical Acumen: Ability to efficiently operate and perform basic maintenance on digital production equipment, facilitate quick job changeovers, and troubleshoot technical issues
• Highly Organized & Process-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to follow and manage consistent processes, maintain an orderly work area, and operate efficiently to optimize costs and output
• Exceptional Communication & Professionalism: Articulate, accurate, and professional in all written and verbal communications, with the ability to effectively process and follow detailed instructions
• Proactive Self-Starter with a Great Attitude: A positive mindset, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to create online content using current coding techniques as needed (e.g., HTML/CSS basics for email campaigns or web banners)
• Ability to report to work as scheduled and as required, including potential overtime to meet client deadlines
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• A compelling online portfolio (or similar digital display) showcasing your best prepress, graphic design and AI work

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We value our employees and offer a range of benefits (please list actual benefits here, e.g., 401(k), health, dental, vision, paid time off, flexible schedule – if applicable, pull directly from previous examples you provided)
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a rapidly expanding company that invests in technology and employee development, especially in the exciting realm of AI-enhanced print production
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in ensuring flawless print production while actively exploring and implementing AI-powered solutions to streamline file preparation, design modifications, and overall project efficiency
• If you thrive on technical challenges, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you
• Advanced Prepress Production & Optimization: Expertly set up, preflight, and prepare client files for diverse digital print and large-format applications, ensuring optimal output quality and efficiency
• Proactively identify and implement AI tools to automate repetitive prepress tasks such as file validation, color correction, imposition, and variable data integration
• AI-Assisted Graphic Design & Adaptation: Execute design corrections and modifications to existing client files with precision
• Utilize your graphic design expertise to create compelling print collateral, banners, and signage
• Explore and apply generative AI tools to assist in design ideation, visual asset creation, and layout optimization, accelerating the design process while maintaining brand consistency
• Workflow Efficiency & Automation: Collaborate with the production team to integrate AI and automation techniques into our digital print workflow, from file intake to final output
• Your contributions will directly enhance job changeover speed, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Digital Press Operation & Quality Control: Operate and maintain a range of small and large format digital color printers to produce high-quality client-specific printing needs
• Perform thorough quality control checks on every job to ensure color accuracy, registration, and overall print excellence
• Client Solutioning & Creative Input: Provide creative and realistic ideas for both client projects and internal marketing needs
• Understand project specifications and actively contribute to solutions that meet client expectations and enhance project outcomes
• Process Management & Continuous Improvement: Adhere to and help refine consistent processes to deliver repeatable, high-quality results
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for technological enhancement and workflow optimization, particularly through the adoption of new AI tools
• General Production Support: Assist with general print production tasks, including operating binding and other related finishing equipment, stocking materials, and moving equipment (up to 60 lbs) as needed to support team members and ensure timely job completion

Full Description

Company Information

We are an award-winning, rapidly growing marketing and digital printing center in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta. We are renowned for our commitment to innovation, speed, and exceptional quality in both digital print and graphic design. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. We are proactively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our workflows to enhance efficiency, automate tedious tasks, and empower our team to focus on high-value creative and technical solutions. Join us if you're ready to be part of a team that's defining the future of print.

The Opportunity:

Are you a highly skilled Digital Prepress and Graphic Design professional with a sharp eye for detail and an enthusiasm for leveraging technology to optimize your work? We are seeking a talented individual to join our production team with a heavy emphasis on Prepress and a strong foundation in Graphic Design. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in ensuring flawless print production while actively exploring and implementing AI-powered solutions to streamline file preparation, design modifications, and overall project efficiency. If you thrive on technical challenges, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Prepress Production & Optimization: Expertly set up, preflight, and prepare client files for diverse digital print and large-format applications, ensuring optimal output quality and efficiency. Proactively identify and implement AI tools to automate repetitive prepress tasks such as file validation, color correction, imposition, and variable data integration.

• AI-Assisted Graphic Design & Adaptation: Execute design corrections and modifications to existing client files with precision. Utilize your graphic design expertise to create compelling print collateral, banners, and signage. Explore and apply generative AI tools to assist in design ideation, visual asset creation, and layout optimization, accelerating the design process while maintaining brand consistency.

• Workflow Efficiency & Automation: Collaborate with the production team to integrate AI and automation techniques into our digital print workflow, from file intake to final output. Your contributions will directly enhance job changeover speed, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Digital Press Operation & Quality Control: Operate and maintain a range of small and large format digital color printers to produce high-quality client-specific printing needs. Perform thorough quality control checks on every job to ensure color accuracy, registration, and overall print excellence.

• Client Solutioning & Creative Input: Provide creative and realistic ideas for both client projects and internal marketing needs. Understand project specifications and actively contribute to solutions that meet client expectations and enhance project outcomes.

• Process Management & Continuous Improvement: Adhere to and help refine consistent processes to deliver repeatable, high-quality results. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for technological enhancement and workflow optimization, particularly through the adoption of new AI tools.

• General Production Support: Assist with general print production tasks, including operating binding and other related finishing equipment, stocking materials, and moving equipment (up to 60 lbs) as needed to support team members and ensure timely job completion.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ years of direct, hands-on experience in a digital print or sign shop environment with a strong focus on prepress production and graphic design.

• Expert Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: Comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat for print production.

• Foundational AI Literacy & Eagerness to Apply:

• A keen interest in and willingness to learn and apply Artificial Intelligence tools for efficiency gains in prepress and graphic design (e.g., automated preflight, generative design assistance, smart file organization).

• A proactive approach to exploring prompt engineering techniques for effectively interacting with AI models to enhance design workflows.

• Strong Technical Acumen: Ability to efficiently operate and perform basic maintenance on digital production equipment, facilitate quick job changeovers, and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Highly Organized & Process-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to follow and manage consistent processes, maintain an orderly work area, and operate efficiently to optimize costs and output.

• Exceptional Communication & Professionalism: Articulate, accurate, and professional in all written and verbal communications, with the ability to effectively process and follow detailed instructions.

• Proactive Self-Starter with a Great Attitude: A positive mindset, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to create online content using current coding techniques as needed (e.g., HTML/CSS basics for email campaigns or web banners).

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and as required, including potential overtime to meet client deadlines.

• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We value our employees and offer a range of benefits (please list actual benefits here, e.g., 401(k), health, dental, vision, paid time off, flexible schedule – if applicable, pull directly from previous examples you provided).

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a rapidly expanding company that invests in technology and employee development, especially in the exciting realm of AI-enhanced print production.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Join an award-winning team that thrives on creativity, challenge, and achieving excellence.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please ensure your application includes:

• A compelling online portfolio (or similar digital display) showcasing your best prepress, graphic design and AI work.

• Your preference for a full-time or part-time position.

• Your salary requirements.

We are looking for top performers who meet all criteria and are ready to contribute to our continued success!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person