Digital Pre-Press Layout Designer

Written By Heather Stewart

Direct One, a leading direct mail and commercial print organization, specializes in crafting highly personalized, data-driven campaigns. Our innovative approach to integrated communications redefines the direct mail experience, utilizing in-house automation and a dedication to customer service.   With a national reach, we drive results through hyper-targeted strategies, ensuring excellence in every aspect of a direct mail campaign.

We are currently searching for an experienced, detail-oriented and responsible Pre-Press Layout Designer to join our team.

Position Description:

Primary responsibility will be receiving client-supplied digital art files and preparing them for digital and/or offset printing. In addition, this position will be tasked with maintaining quality results by proofing and pre-flighting layouts, including required fields, fonts, links and callouts; confirming design printability, including traps, overprints, and minimum half-tones, dots and line weights; maintaining consistent appearance and standards across projects; adhering to make-up and layout standards.

Position Requirements:

  • Extensive Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign. Illustrator and Photoshop) required.

  • 1 year of Digital Print experience (preferred)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

  • Experience with variable printing a plus.

  • Extensive Experience with handling digital files in a variety of formats.

  • Ability to proofread and identify mistakes and offer suggestions for spelling and grammatical corrections.

  • Ability to think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts for both internal and client purposes.

  • Have a basic knowledge of paper stocks, weights, and finishes.

  • Management of creative workflow and/or creative personnel a plus.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Good mathematical skills.

  • Understanding of USPS postal regulations as they relate to piece dimensions and layout a plus.

Qualified Applicants Should:

  • Understand that exceeding client expectations is of paramount importance.

  • Be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

  • Be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Possess a strong command of the English language and the ability to proofread and catch mistakes in spelling and grammar.

  • Be able to keep the workspace safe, tidy, and well-organized.

  • Be able to pass a background check and drug test.

  • Have reliable transportation to and from the Direct One location.

  • Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits:

  • IRA with employer matching

  • Discretionary year-end bonus

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Holiday Pay

  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program

  • Life, Disability and Other ancillary benefits. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply."

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Heather Stewart
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