Production Graphic Detailer (Prepress) (Part Time Casual) - HARGROVE, Lanham, Maryland

Position Overview

The Graphic Production Detailer plays an important role in our graphic production process by preparing graphic files and artwork primarily for large format printing needs. This position requires advanced understanding of the print production process from file preparation to the finished product. This position interprets creative concepts and aligns the input of the artwork to the final printed product.

The Graphic Production Detailer understands how individual contributions can impact the success of our business unit and the company overall. This position reports to the Associate Director of Graphic Production Detailing and contributes to our goal of delivering exceptional and transformative experiences.

Key Job Responsibilities

Graphic Detailing

• Create, prepare, and review complex graphic designs for printing, ensuring they meet technical specifications, and production requirements.
• Set color profiles: Ensure accurate color calibration, resolution, and layout adjustments based on client and production needs.
• Preform pre-press tasks: file conversion, color separation, written content, and format adjustments.
• Engage and collaborate with project stakeholders for accuracys
• Deliver high quality and maintain consistent print production files.
• Maintain and organize digital assets, ensuring version control and proper archiving.
• Contribute to project quality control from graphic design through the print process.
• Maintain consistent print production files and project files.
• Adhere and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Perform Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the department manager and/or supervisor.

Safety

• Follow all applicable OSHA and corporate safety protocols and regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment by maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Job Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• 1+ years working experience in graphic prepress, and/or related fields for print production.
• Associates or higher degree and/or certificate in Adobe Creative Suite software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of printing process and file preparation techniques.
• Experience in Color management and typography.
• Multi-Tasking Ability: Competent in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with various print materials and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong Communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Organization skills and problem-solving skills.
• Color management skills are a plus.

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
• HospitalityOwnership
• Do The Right Thing Instills Trust Safety Conscious
• Drive Results
• Action Oriented See The Big Picture Tech Savvy
• Value People
• Communicates Effectively

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link: (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Work Environment

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Hargrove based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.