GRAPHIC DESIGN PREPRESS / DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

GRAPHIC DESIGN PREPRESS / DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Minuteman Press - 3.4 Hayward, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Excel Attention to detail Organizational skills Full Job Description Graphic Design & Digital Print Specialist Hayward, CA We are a busy, full-service design, digital printing, and promotional products franchise in Hayward, CA looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a background in pre-press, graphic design, and digital print production . If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy working directly with customers while bringing print projects to life, we'd love to meet you. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position : 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM , with potential for additional hours during high-volume periods. What You'll Do Prepare, design, and finalize files for digital printing Manage pre-press setup including bleeds, crops, imposition, and color calibration Operate digital printing equipment and RIP software Send proofs to customers and manage approvals Submit files to vendors and coordinate production workflows Provide excellent customer service by assisting walk-in customers, answering phones, and responding to emails Collaborate directly with customers and internal production staff Maintain organized job tickets, proofs, and archived artwork Support the production department as needed What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Friendly, professional demeanor with strong customer service and communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team Comfortable interacting with customers in person, over the phone, and via email Solid PC proficiency and comfortable with learning internal systems Technical Qualifications Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) Experience preparing print-ready files (pre-press, imposition, bleeds, crops, color correction) Familiarity with digital print systems (Xerox, or similar) Experience with Fiery Command Workstation RIP or comparable RIP software is a plus Additional Requirements Ability to read and follow detailed job tickets and production instructions Comfortable balancing both customer-facing and production responsibilities Willingness to assist across departments when needed Minimum 1 year of print production experience preferred Please note: This is an on-site production role. It is not a freelance or web design position. If you're a dependable, customer-focused designer who enjoys both creative work and interacting with people, this is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team.

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person