Prepress Technician
Houston
Prepress Technician
Full Time • Houston
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- Competitive Compensation
- Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
- Career path development
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
As an established leader in the Printing, Design, and Shipping industries our mission is to partner with small businesses and consumers and provide them with high-quality solutions that make life easier.
Our tight-knit team in AlphaGraphics West Houston is actively seeking a Prepress Technician to join us full time. The Prepress Technician position is to support the design team in preparing print materials through prepress functions, while also mastering the XMPie system to create customized print solutions for clients. This role involves a combination of prepress preparation, graphic design collaboration, and continuous learning to contribute to the overall success of our design and production efforts.
More than anything, we’re looking for highly-collaborative and dependable teammates that are driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.
LOCATION: 10700 Hammerly Blvd. Ste 115, Houston, TX 77043
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU:
LOCATION: 10700 Hammerly Blvd. Ste 115, Houston, TX 77043
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU:
- Prepress Preparation: Conduct preflight checks, ensure correct color profiles, and optimize files for print production, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client specifications. Working with sales team for quality assurance.
- XMPie Custom Store Creation: Learn and utilize our XMPie system to develop custom storefronts for clients, facilitating personalized print ordering and customization experiences.
- Graphic Design Support: Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics, layouts, and artwork for various print materials, ensuring alignment with client branding and objectives.
- Production Design Backfilling: Assist with production design tasks during peak periods or as needed, including layout adjustments, file preparation, and quality assurance checks.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, software updates, and best practices related to prepress, XMPie, and graphic design, actively seeking opportunities for skill development and growth.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
- 3 Years work experience in the print industry and/or prepress
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with personalized database printing (variable data printing) a plus
- Strong written & verbal skills
- Demonstrate a competence with Google Suite
- 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
Compensation: $24.00 per hour
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.
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Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Career path development
Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter