Graphic Design/Production Artist (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press)

Graphic Designer (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press)

Create, edit, revise, optimize, and prepare artwork for digital and print production while adhering to customer requirements and established brand standards. Develop layouts, collateral materials, forms, and visual communications for digital and print applications. Produce accurate artwork, typesetting, document formatting, layouts, and impositions for professional publication and reproduction. Prepare and inspect files for print readiness, including fonts, image resolution, color settings, registration, and technical specifications. Perform color management, color correction, trapping, image editing, and other pre-press functions to optimize print quality. Apply knowledge of digital and lithographic printing processes and production limitations. Review digital proofs and perform quality checks before releasing files to production. Re-engineer documents as needed for migration from offset to digital print environments. Serve as a point of contact for design requests, job intake, project communications, and customer inquiries. Partner with customers, internal teams, external design resources, print suppliers, and production partners to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule. Track projects through workflow management systems and Excel documents, monitoring deadlines, production requirements, and delivery schedules. Archive, store, back up, and manage digital assets and files within designated SharePoint sites. Maintain accurate electronic file management and documentation practices. Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, brand standards, audit requirements, copyright, data protection, security, and document management requirements. Stay current with industry trends, design practices, print technologies, and pre-press best practices. SkillsStrong graphic design, visual communication, typography, layout, and typesetting skills. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and graphic design software. Strong understanding of digital print, pre-press, color management, and print production processes. Ability to prepare production-ready files and identify technical issues before production. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to interpret and apply corporate and client branding guidelines. Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Experience2–5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably with digital print and pre-press experience. Experience preparing artwork for print production and managing pre-press workflows. Demonstrated experience maintaining and applying client brand standards. Experience managing projects from design and proofing through production and delivery. Experience with project management or enterprise work management applications, such as Adobe Workfront, preferred. Experience in the healthcare industry is advantageous. Professional portfolio demonstrating both creative design and technical production capabilities.