Prepress Designer

Company Overview

EBC Printing and Signs is a dynamic commercial printing company based in Allentown, PA. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality work and providing outstanding customer service through innovative solutions and expert craftsmanship.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Prepress Designer to join our creative team at EBC Printing and Signs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing print and digital design files, ensuring color accuracy, and optimizing artwork for production. This role is essential in maintaining our high standards of quality and efficiency throughout the print process. The successful applicant will bring technical proficiency, artistic insight, and a meticulous eye for detail to support our production workflows.

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize design files for print production, ensuring all specifications are met
Manage color management processes to guarantee color fidelity across various media
Collaborate with graphic designers, marketing teams, and clients to review artwork requirements
Conduct preflight checks on files using professional graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
Ensure proper layout design, typesetting, and file organization for seamless print production
Optimize digital art, illustrations, and photo manipulations for high-quality output
Maintain consistency in branding elements across multiple projects
Assist with proofing processes, including soft proofs and press checks
Support the setup of print advertising materials and signage manufacturing files
Implement quality control measures to identify and resolve potential issues before printing

Qualifications

Proven experience in prepress operations within a commercial printing environment
Proficiency with graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of color theory, color management, and typography design for media
Technical knowledge of print production processes and file preparation standards
Familiarity with digital design tools such as HTML, CSS, WordPress, and motion graphics software like Adobe After Effects is a plus
Ability to interpret technical specifications for various media formats
Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments

EBC Printing and Signs offers an engaging work environment where creativity meets precision. If you are passionate about digital art, print design, and technical production workflows—ready to contribute your expertise—apply now to become part of our dedicated team.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person