Large Format Print Production & Prepress Specialist

Large Format Print Production & Prepress Specialist Tacoma Tent & Awning Tacoma, WA Job Details Full-time $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Web design Adobe Photoshop LaTeX Design file preparation for print Sign manufacturing Graphic design software Vector graphics Layout design Full Job Description What this role is You take incoming artwork—good or bad—and turn it into clean, production-ready files that print correctly the first time. This is a production-first role . Speed and accuracy matter more than "creative." If your background is mostly web/social design, this isn't a fit. What you'll do Preflight and correct customer files (scale, bleed, resolution, color) Build layouts for large format graphics (banners, tent panels, walls) Run HP Latex workflows (RIP, queue, nesting, material efficiency) Catch issues before they hit the printer (this is the job) Light layout work when needed using Adobe Illustrator , Adobe Photoshop , and occasionally Adobe InDesign What good looks like You've worked in a sign shop or large format environment You understand bleed, DPI, scaling, tiling, and color profiles without guessing You know when to use vector vs raster—and why it matters at 40 feet wide You move fast without creating rework Non-negotiables Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Working proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Real prepress experience (not just design) Experience with large format printing (HP Latex or similar) Nice to have Event graphics / signage experience Familiarity with vinyl, mesh, blockout materials Basic printer maintenance knowledge What you won't be doing Sitting in meetings all day Designing social media graphics Guessing and hoping files print correctly Compensation & growth $25-$28/hr depending on experience Full-time, consistent workload Opportunity to take ownership of print workflows as we grow

Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person