Graphic Designer - Pre Press

Title: Graphic Designer - Pre Press
(Based on candidate skills and years of experience we will also consider Assistant Graphic Designer level candidates)
Reports to: Senior Graphic Designer - Pre Press
Location: Winter Park Florida, 558 West New England Suite 150
Status: In office required / hybrid (average 3 days in office per week)

heavy printing layout & color approvals that require on-site

Role Overview:
This role provides creative and technical support to the Product Design team specially on pre-press graphic design and hands to production. Responsibilities include proofing all final designs across all product categories including desk & stationery, gifts, home decor, and brand partnerships. This role also supports the Sr. Designer on technical product design for some licensed categories. This position reports into the Senior Designer - Pre Press and works closely with our Product
Design team and other designers. This role requires collaboration, forward thinking, strong organizational skills, and attention to ne details.

Note: The broader product design and production teams are split between our NYC design studio and our Winter Park studio. As a result, zoom/virtual meets are an important aspect of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work to manage prepress production within industry print standards for output
• Review digital and press proofs to ensure that they are accurate and meet Rie Paper Co. quality standards
• Ensure that corrections and changes are clearly communicated to the production partner / liaison.
• Support Product Development sta by testing instructions, printing spreads, distributing notes, researching competitive products, and creating samples
• Support the Sr. Designer on concept or new design development as requested
• Build les that will ensure we can meet design intent and print eciently
• Output color proofs
• Bring creative and innovative ideas to the table that reect the Rie Paper Co. brand

Skills & Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design with a focus on technical pre-press design (2 years if Asst Designer level)
• Highly procient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign
• Excellent and natural eye for color, print, composition, layout and overall graphic design
• Highly detail oriented and motivated by the slightest details of color, layout and print
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication; direct, kind and thoughtful in all interactions

• Must be able to take feedback and direction in stride and knows how to translate and apply to category needs
• Graphic illustration skills or painting / sketching skills are a big plus, not a requirement
• Strong time management and organizational skills; proven ability to meet deadlines
• Collaborative and team-spirited approach
• A strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Exemplies the Rie Paper Co core values

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winter Park, FL 32789: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $33,800 - $42,800