Prepress Specialist

Who We Are  For over 30 years, Calagaz Printing has been Mobile's go-to print partner, and we're not slowing down. As a veteran-owned family business, we take genuine pride in our work and in the relationships we build with our customers and our team. Calagaz Printing is the kind of place where your ideas matter, hard work gets noticed and we celebrate wins together.  We're growing in 2026, and we need a skilled prepress specialist who thrives on precision work and wants to be the crucial link between customer vision and flawless printed results.  What You'll Do  You'll be the crucial link between design concepts and printed reality. In this role, you'll handle file preparation, design, layout, and troubleshooting to ensure every job meets our high standards and exceeds customer expectations. You'll collaborate with sales, customer service, and press operators to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time—every time.  Your Day-to-Day:   Receive and prepare customer files for print production  Design and layout projects based on job specifications and customer needs  Work with the team to review and approve designs before they go to press  Create and deliver proofs to customers, meeting deadlines  Preflight and troubleshoot digital files - catching issues before they become problems  Adjust graphics, handle color separations and ensure color accuracy  Prepare files for output to plates, film and digital presses with precision  Set up files properly so press operators have everything they need to succeed  Maintain detailed records for each job, including specifications and production times  Communicate with customer service team, sales, and production to keep projects on track  What We're Looking For  Bachelor's degree (preferred) and at least 2 years of graphic layout/design experience  Minimum 1 year of print production experience  Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)  Strong knowledge of PDF files, imposition, and color processes (CMYK, spot colors, etc.)  Sharp attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality  Ability to read measurements and follow technical specifications accurately  You'll thrive here if you:  Get satisfaction from catching errors before they happen  Can juggle multiple projects and deadlines   Enjoy solving technical puzzles and troubleshooting file issues  Communicate clearly with both creative and technical team members  Stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment  Take pride in seeing your work come to life in print  Are a team player who understands your work impacts everyone downstream  What We Offer  Pay rate: $17.50 - $22.50 (based on experience)  Medical insurance  Paid time off and paid holidays  401(k) retirement plan with company match  Opportunities to work on diverse, interesting projects  Modern equipment and technology  A workplace that values you as a person, not just an employee  Ready to Join Us?  If you're a design and prepress pro who loves precision work, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to be part of a team that's going places, we'd love to hear from you.  Powered by JazzHR