PAID Part-time Intern to Learn Graphic Design / Pre-Press Production

ABOUT US
A family-owned mid-size digital and offset printer with over 40 years of print experience, ; specializes in high end printing for l:he cosmetic, fashion and real estate industries. http://nwqueensny.expresspros.com/
JOB SUMMARY
Graphic Design and Prepress:

  • Receive print files and prepare them for print production
  • Make and send PDF proofs to clients for approval
  • Manipulate files as needed

Customer Service:

  • Interact with clients concerning their print projects and file set up
  • Interact with outside vendors about purchasing materials and services

QUALIFICATIONS
The Candidate must be detail-oriented with some proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and be interested in learning graphic design and pre-press production. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to work with multiple projects and be able to perform within tight deadlines. Candidates will also learn to produce hi-res image color/cortections and layout adjustments.

  • Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Publisher, Excel)
  • Some typographic and layout skills preferred, but not required
  • Strict attention to detail, and good organizational, project management, and file organization skills

INTERN WILL BE TRAINED IN

  • Setting up files for Xerox, Indigo and offset presses
  • Traditional prepress skills, including trapping, halftones, screen angles, and dot
  • Creating and revising designs and layouts for specific printed projects
  • Preparing and creating style guides, mock-ups and presentation comps Preparing final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing

Making various formats of supplied artwork produc:tion-ready and resolving artwork issues that arise during production

  • Image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation
  • Packaging and preflighting files for release to printers or media partners

To Apply Email resume with letter of interest to angela.carbone@expresspros.com