Prepress​/Graphics Specialist

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation (based on experience)
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Insurance, including Health, Life, Vision, and Dental
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Stable, comfortable work environment
• A supportive and experienced team

A locally owned and nationally recognized Printing, Signage, and Marketing Services company in Northwest Houston is seeking an experienced Prepress / Graphics Specialist to join our professional production team.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with both customers and production staff
. The right candidate enjoys solving problems, ensuring files are production-ready, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced print environment.

We serve a dynamic client base and are committed to delivering exceptional customer experience and consistently high-quality print products
.

This is where our Production Team comes in!

The Prepress / Graphics Specialist plays a key role in preparing customer files for production, while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality. This role works closely with customers, the sales team, and production staff to ensure projects move smoothly from concept to finished product.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Perform production requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Offer graphic design ideas, solutions, and alternatives based on customer input.
• Schedule all work to meet customer time frame requirements. Monitor deadlines and report conflicts to management to establish priorities BEFORE the jobs are due.
• Operate and maintain prepress computer, printer, and other equipment (PC and Mac), scanner, and RIPs.
• Become proficient in the current technology for creating graphics, documents, and digital files utilizing existing equipment and materials.
• Follow-up with customers on all proofs.
• Monitor system for digital files sent by customers via MyDocs and e-mail.
• Preflight digital files for potential problems.
• Perform regular computer backup and archive customer files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval. Purge obsolete files.
• Output digital files per job specifications.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in graphic design or prepress production
• Experience preparing files for commercial print production
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Publisher / Power Point
  • CorelDRAW
• Understanding of PDF workflows, PostScript files, and preflight processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Professional communication skills when interacting with customers and team members
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control

• Prepare and process digital files for print production accurately and efficiently
• Preflight incoming customer files to identify and resolve potential issues before production
• Provide graphic design input and recommend solutions based on customer needs
• Monitor project timelines and proactively communicate scheduling conflicts before deadlines are impacted
• Work closely with customers and sales staff to review proofs and finalize artwork
• Manage incoming digital files through email and file submission systems
• Operate and maintain prepress equipment, including computers (Mac and PC), printers, scanners, and software
• Maintain organized digital file archives and perform routine backups
• Output production-ready files according to job specifications and press requirements