Future Opening: Prepress Graphic Designer

**Benefits:** - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Bonus based on performance - Health insurance - Paid time off **Prepress Graphic Designer** **Location:** FASTSIGNS of Gurnee – Waukegan, IL **Type:** Full-Time **About Us:** FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in custom signage and visual communication solutions, providing high-quality designs and printed products to businesses of all sizes. We are looking for a **Prepress Graphic Designer** to join our growing team. This role blends creative design with technical production and prepress skills to ensure artwork is accurate, clean, and ready for print - particularly in a large-format environment. **What You’ll Do:** **Prepress & Graphic Design:** - Prepare customer files and original artwork for print production, ensuring they meet all prepress requirements: correct bleeds, color modes, resolution, crop marks, and output settings. - Set up and manage files for output through ONYX RIP software, ensuring accurate color management and production specs. - Modify and finalize customer-supplied files to meet technical specifications for digital and large-format printing. - Create full-color designs for signage, banners, decals, and other visual communications. - Proof and review designs for accuracy, consistency, and production readiness. - Maintain an organized library of customer assets and artwork for future use. - Conduct quality control checks to ensure all output meets company standards and client expectations. **Team Collaboration:** - Work closely with sales, production, and installation teams to ensure a seamless workflow from concept to final delivery. - Consult with clients as needed to ensure their design goals are achieved and their files are suitable for production. - Recommend design or material adjustments when necessary for improved output quality or efficiency. **Skills & Qualifications:** - 1–2 years of experience in graphic design, prepress, or signage production. - Proficiency in **Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.** - Strong **understanding of prepress and print file setup** - especially for large-format or wide-format printing. - Experience using **ONYX RIP software** (or willingness to learn quickly). - Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment. - Familiarity with sign shop equipment and materials is highly desirable. **What We Offer:** - Competitive pay plus performance-based bonus - Paid holidays, paid time off, health & dental insurance, and 401k matching - Training and development in both design and production tools - A collaborative, growth-focused work environment - The opportunity to work on projects that have real impact for local businesses If you're detail-oriented, technically proficient, and love the intersection of design and production, we’d love to hear from you! **Important Notes:** - **This is an in-office position located in Waukegan, IL. Remote work is not available.** - **Only local candidates will be considered.** - **Please do not contact the employer directly regarding this job posting.** Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities. Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement. Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers. *This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.*