Prepress Technician/Graphic Designer

Christian/Edwards Print Graphics is a commercial printing company located in Des Moines, Iowa founded in 1966. Christian/Edwards is a dynamic, versatile commercial printing company based in Des Moines, Iowa serving businesses across the nation. We specialize in offset printing, digital printing, packaging, bindery, and direct mail to create products that make our customers stand out from the crowd. As a family-owned commercial printer, we create superior products by putting customer satisfaction and quality first.

As our graphic designer, you will be using the latest printing technology to help our clients effectively create and produce business cards, catalogs, high-quality banners, brochures, and much more! Every day brings a new opportunity to expand your skills in this exciting fast-paced industry.

You will also aid our prepress department in daily production and file prep for digital printing and a willingness to learn layout and rip software for offset printing. Comfort with current technologies and the ability and desire to learn and new emerging technologies that are appropriate for our business.

Responsibilities

Typesets copy changes and performs design & layout work for clients.
Produce, correct, preflight and output files for both offset and digital presses.
Understand imposition and plate processes for presses up to 40"
Utilizing and understanding internal job tickets to correctly produce files for print.
Knowledge of network environments
Remain up to date on changing trends in the graphic design industry
Interpret customer requests and turn ideas into tangible products
Actively communicate with clients to understand and deliver design material to their satisfaction

Qualifications

Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Distiller, InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, QuarkXPress, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher
Experience with Adobe Acrobat production plug-ins such as Pitstop
Experience with Fuji XMF rip software a plus
Experience with digital printing equipment & large format printing equipment a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Ability to work in a high-production, fast-paced environment
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime
Ability and willingness to learn new software and hardware technologies
Attention to detail and problem solving skills absolutely required
Excellent project and time management
Ability to communicate ideas visually, orally, and in writing.
Creativity and problem solving skills
Have an eye for detail
Able to accurately discern colors
Self-disciplined
The ability to work independently
Print design experience preferred
Graphic Design in a production environment preferred
Adobe Creative Suite experience required
Proficient in both MAC & PC
4 year Graphic Design degree; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Compensation:

Wages commensurate with experience/skill level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person