Production Artist - Prepress

Role: Production Artist - Prepress

Full-time, Onsite - Lexington, KY

Adcolor, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Prepress / Production Artist to join our Art Department. This is a production-focused position working with large-format printed décor graphics, retail graphics, vehicle graphics, signage, and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer-supplied artwork for large-format printing and production.

• Set up, size, scale, and adjust artwork according to work orders and production specifications.

• Prepare production-ready files, proofs, templates, and installation guides as needed.

• Make design adjustments and create original graphics when needed.

• Review files for accuracy, quality, dimensions, and production requirements.

• Perform a thorough self-check before releasing files to production.

• Track time and job status and maintain appropriate job notes.

• Manage multiple projects and changing priorities, including rush work.

• Communicate questions or production concerns to the Art Department Manager/Director.

• Work closely with Art, Production, Finishing, Routing, Customer Service, and Sales.

Qualifications

• College degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field preferred; OR 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, including layout, typography, color, and composition.

• Understanding of print production and file preparation.

• Large-format, prepress, signage, or production graphics experience is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organization and time-management skills.

• Ability to follow specifications, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Willingness to learn and grow within a large-format production environment.

Adcolor offers the opportunity to build and expand your skills in prepress, graphic design, large-format printing, and production graphics while working on a variety of commercial projects.

Life at Adcolor:

Medical, dental, vision insuranceProfit-sharing after 6 months of employmentPaid time off

Environment:

This position is primarily performed in a professional office setting located within an active print production facility. The employee will have regular exposure to production areas where printing, finishing, cutting, laminating, packaging, and other manufacturing activities occur. The work environment may include moderate to elevated noise levels, moving equipment and machinery, printing materials, inks, adhesives, and other production-related materials. The role may require occasional movement between office, production, warehouse, and shipping areas. Appropriate safety procedures and required personal protective equipment must be followed when entering designated production areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Adcolor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations without unlawful discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Adcolor provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact operations.