Pre-Press Operator​/Production Designer

Forge Graphic Works is a team of makers and creative thinkers who design and produce impactful retail graphics and brand experiences. We partner with global brands and local businesses alike—concepting, designing, and producing large‑scale retail campaigns, event graphics, retail displays, and other marketing programs. We work hard but have fun designing and making really cool stuff.

We are currently looking to add a Pre‑Press Operator / Production Designer to our team. In this role, you’ll prepare internal and client‑supplied artwork for production—pre‑flighting files, managing color accuracy, creating print‑ready layouts, building dielines, and preparing finishing files for our digital die cutter/router. Some design work will be required, with accuracy and speed being essential.

This role is perfect for someone who loves organization, problem‑solving, and translating creative concepts into flawless print production. Experience working with large, multi‑deliverable branding campaigns is a significant plus.

• Prepare supplied art files for final print production
• Maintain accuracy of files and minimize reprints or errors
• Preflight, troubleshoot, and convert files to print ready PDFs
• Create, maintain, and linearize ICC profiles
• Ensure color accuracy and consistency across output devices
• Prepare dielines, finishing files, and production ready assets
• Design layouts and campaign assets based on supplied graphic direction
• Support large, multi deliverable retail programs as needed

• 34 years of prepress experience in large format printing or sign production
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Pitstop and