Company Overview:
Alphagraphics - Tempe is a fast-paced full-service print and marketing communications company helping businesses grow through high-quality print signage and branded apparel. Our success is built on creative problem-solving precision execution and delivering excellence in every detail.
Job Overview:
Were hiring a Prepress Production Specialist to support our Creative Services team. This role is responsible for preparing digital artwork for production across multiple formats: digital print offset large format signage and decorated apparel (screen printing embroidery and direct-to-film). Youll ensure every file is press-ready accurate and optimized for smooth production.
Responsibilities:
- Preflight correct and prepare customer and in-house artwork for print production
- Output files to digital offset large format and apparel workflows
- Ensure files meet color resolution and layout requirements for each output type
- Collaborate with designers production staff and sales to meet specs and deadlines
- Organize and manage files templates and job documentation
- Troubleshoot file issues to avoid production delays or rework
Qualifications:
- 2 years of prepress or print production experience
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Acrobat)
- Working knowledge of digital print large format and apparel production processes
- Strong understanding of CMYK spot color vector/raster formats and print specs
- Detail-oriented organized and efficient under tight deadlines
- Bonus: Experience with RIP software (Fiery Onyx) embroidery digitizing or screen print separations
What We Offer:
- Pay range: $21.00 $23.00/hour depending on experience
- Full-time consistent schedule (MondayFriday)
- Health insurance and paid time off
- Growth opportunities in a fast-growing print and marketing company
- Creative supportive and team-oriented environment
Ready to Apply
If youre a detail-driven problem solver who thrives in a high-output high-quality environment we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to start your application.
About AlphaGraphics on University
Were a Can Do! kind of organization. We go the extra mile for our clients. We do what it takes to meet their needs when promised as promised! Simply put we are here to make our clients look great on paper online or in what they wear.
AlphaGraphics Inc - Established in 1970 in Tucson Arizona AlphaGraphics is a Franchise Network of over 250 locations worldwide. AlphaGraphics on University in Tempe has been owned and operated by Mike Sparaco and Darin Osborne since 1988. We are one of the largest AlphaGraphics locations in the US ranked # 32 out of all Quick Printers in the US and we continue to invest in our business with the right people and equipment to keep us ahead of the curve.
In 2017 Alphagraphics on University acquired the apparel print company Brand X. Together with Brand X Alphagraphics on University is a full-service solutions-based print company specializing in Print Signs Apparel and so much more.
Successful applicants must align with our Core Values:
- Do the Right thing.committed accountable ethical own your shit
- Strive for perfection..detailed focused efficient and on-time
- Be resourcefulproblem solver self-starter flexible thinker
- Share & Care..teach team get the big picture
- Healthy Sense of done whats next attitude
At AlphaGraphics & Brand X 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!