Pre-Press Production Artist Calaway Systems, Inc. Woodstock, GA Job Details Full-time $24 - $30 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Color correction editing Production color matching Color management Attention to detail Graphic design software Problem-solving Vector graphics Prepress software Technical Proficiency Layout design Full Job Description Pre-Press Production Artist Job Summary We are seeking an exceptionally detail-oriented Pre-Press Production Artist to join our team on-site in Woodstock, GA. In this role, you will be the final line of defense before designs go to print. You will review, modify, and optimize digital files to ensure they meet strict technical printing specifications. If you have an eye for errors, love technical precision, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities File Preparation:

Inspect, preflight, and prepare client-supplied artwork for multi-color printing and CAM production processes.

Layout & Imposition:

Create precise print layouts, traps, bleeds, and cut paths according to specific manufacture methods for a given product.

Color Management:

Perform accurate color corrections, image manipulation, and format conversions using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Photoshop).

Quality Assurance:

Review graphics / layout alignments to eliminate formatting errors, typos, or low-resolution elements, prior to release to production.

Collaboration:

Partner closely with production teams to resolve artwork issues, while maintaining tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications Expert Software Skill:

High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is strictly required.

Industry Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a pre-press, print shop, or production art environment.

Technical Knowledge:

Understanding of print production variables including CMYK vs RGB, spot colors (Pantone), image resolution requirements, and vector file manipulation.

Core Competency:

Extreme attention to detail is paramount. You must be someone who naturally spots minor alignment errors, and works by the numbers, not just visually.

Proximity:

Ability to commute daily to our Woodstock GA facility. This is an on-site position.

Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of professional experience do you have utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in a print production environment? Are you able to reliably commute daily to our facility in Woodstock GA for this position? Do you have experience handling file preparations, color trapping, and bleeding for commercial digital print presses?

Work Location:

In person