Graphic Designer / Prepress Specialist

AlphaGraphics West Valley is hiring a Graphic Designer / Prepress Specialist to prepare customer artwork for print production and create original design work for signs, wall graphics, vehicle wraps, and other printed products.

This role is initially about 70% production design and prepress and 30% creative design. Over time, the goal is to expand the creative portion as the person develops and business demand grows.

We are open to strong entry-level designers through experienced print designers. The right person understands design fundamentals, has practical print knowledge, pays close attention to details, and can manage work with limited oversight.

What You'll Do

Review customer artwork and make files ready for digital cut-sheet and wide-format production
Correct size, layout, bleeds, margins, resolution, fonts, color settings, cut paths, and other production details
Create proofs, complete revisions, and release approved files to production
Design large-format signage, wall graphics, vehicle wraps, and related print materials
Communicate directly with customers whose projects you are actively working on
Occasionally join sales conversations to provide creative or technical expertise
Support production and internal team members with design and file-preparation questions
Manage your assigned queue and raise concerns early when quality, timing, or specifications are at risk

What We're Looking For

Strong design fundamentals: hierarchy, typography, spacing, color, layout, and readability
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Basic print knowledge, including bleed, margins, image resolution, vector versus raster artwork, and print color
Ability to explain design decisions and work from customer goals rather than personal preference
Strong attention to detail and consistent quality-check habits
Ability to work independently and communicate professionally

Preferred Experience

About one year of print design, prepress, sign, or production design experience
Experience preparing files for digital cut-sheet or wide-format production
Experience designing signage, wall graphics, or vehicle wraps
Familiarity with cut paths, spot colors, imposition, RIP software, or commercial print workflows

Schedule & Work Arrangement

Full-time, primarily Monday-Friday
Standard business or manufacturing-aligned hours
Primarily onsite at the start
Potential to move to a hybrid schedule after demonstrating strong judgment, reliability, and independent work management
Overtime as needed

Why Join Us

Varied work across digital print, signage, wall graphics, and vehicle graphics
Opportunity to grow from production-focused design into more creative work
Small-business environment with direct impact and clear expectations
Health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays

Our Operating Approach

Own the work. Win together. No surprises.

Pay starts at $20-$22 per hour based on demonstrated design fundamentals, print knowledge, production-file readiness, and relevant experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

prepress: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

West Valley City, UT 84119 (Required)

Work Location: In person