Graphic Designer / Digital Print Production

STARTING PAY

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour

JOB TYPE

  • Full-time

SCHEDULE

  • 8 hour shift – Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance – 70% company paid
  • Paid Time Off – 8 holidays per year plus vacation time
  • Dental Insurance – 100% company paid
  • Vision Insurance – 100% company paid
  • Life Insurance – 100% company paid
  • SIMPLE IRA with company match
  • Christmas Bonus – $2,500 last year

JOB DESCRIPTION

DALLAS PRINTING is seeking an entry-level graphic designer / digital print production operator. This is a position that is involved in many aspects of the business and provides a great opportunity to gain a wide range of skills and knowledge. Working hours are 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Occasional overtime is required. The advertised pay rate is the starting range; the long-term potential pay rate is much higher with excellent performance.

This position has three primary areas of responsibility: 1) The graphic design aspect of the job (approximately 30% of hours worked) includes preparation of proofs and print-ready documents using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). The graphic design focus is primarily on document layout and print preparation, with a relatively small creative design element. 2) The digital print production aspect of the job (approximately 40% of hours worked) involves printing of digital jobs utilizing our digital production presses. 3) Performing other duties (approximately 30% of hours worked), including making deliveries and assisting with production. You will coordinate activities with other employees and ensure that all customer requirements are met.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design is required
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is required
  • Digital print production experience is preferred, preferably with Fiery Command WorkStation
  • Data merge experience is desired
  • Business mail processing experience is a plus
  • Strong quality and productivity focus is essential
  • Excellent attention to detail is essential
  • Ability to read job tickets and understand written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other employees
  • Perfect driving record and commitment to safe motor vehicle operation
  • Sign a confidentiality agreement before starting employment

OUR COMPANY

Dallas Printing provides full-service print and marketing support for businesses and non-profit organizations. We are one of the leading companies in the industry. We have been well-known for outstanding quality, service, and value since 1970.

Visit us at www.dallasprinting.com to learn more about us.

Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with DALLAS PRINTING. We are one of the premier companies in our industry. DALLAS PRINTING has been located in Preston Center for over 53 years, with a strong focus on providing great quality, service, and value for our customers. Due to significant growth in our business, we relocated to a new facility in Preston Center which doubled our production and customer service space. Our new location underwent extensive renovation in order to make it an state-of-the-art print production facility.

At DALLAS PRINTING, your co-workers are print industry professionals who are top performers and really care about taking outstanding care of our customers. We have a team-oriented philosophy that stresses outstanding product quality, excellent service to our customers, and a high level of productivity. DALLAS PRINTING provides an extensive range of products and service to our customers, including graphic design, printing (digital, and large format), signage, mailing services, and finishing/bindery products and services. The wide range of our products and services provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth, as we emphasize cross training, increase in professional knowledge, and employee development. Each employee at DALLAS PRINTING is expected to continuously improve their knowledge, performance, and contribution to the company.

Our benefits include:

  • Competitive pay, with regular performance, development, and compensation reviews.
  • Paid Vacation – Amount varies, depending on length of service.
  • Paid Holidays – 8 days per year:  New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and Christmas.
  • Medical Plan – BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, 70% paid by DALLAS PRINTING.
  • SIMPLE IRA – DALLAS PRINTING matches 100% of the employee’s contribution up to 3% of wages.  A wide range of investment opportunities are available through Vanguard.  With the employee contribution, company contribution, and investment returns, it is possible to accumulate a significant balance in your SIMPLE IRA account over time.
  • Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance ($100,000 policy), and AD&D Insurance are provided by DALLAS PRINTING and are all 100% company paid.
  • Christmas Bonus – DALLAS PRINTING has historically paid a Christmas bonus to employees in December. Payment of the Christmas bonus is dependent on excellent company and employee performance. The 2022 Christmas bonus was $2,500 per employee.