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Graphic Designer

Trustar Holdings Llc Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · $58K–$73K/yr

2 d ago
graphic-designer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Graphic Designer will create and revise packaging dielines while adapting customer-supplied artwork for digital production. They are responsible for preflighting files, managing digital proofs, and ensuring accurate color reproduction on HP Indigo presses.

What they look for

Packaging design Prepress Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat Dieline creation Color management Print production CMYK Pantone File preflighting Digital proofing HP Indigo workflows Technical troubleshooting Attention to detail Communication

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in prepress, print production, or packaging design. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of print file preparation and color standards are required.

Benefits

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching

Full description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching

TruStar is seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Graphic Designer / Prepress Specialist to create packaging dielines, adapt customer-supplied graphics and prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for flexible packaging and pouches.

You’ll manage the artwork preparation process from incoming customer files through proofing and final release for our HP Indigo 25K and 200K digital presses. The ideal candidate combines strong graphic design skills with practical knowledge of packaging, color and print production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and revise packaging dielines to meet product dimensions and production specifications.
  • Adapt customer-supplied artwork to pouch layouts and dielines while preserving brand standards.
  • Review incoming files and identify missing information, artwork problems or technical issues before production.
  • Preflight artwork for correct dimensions, bleed, image resolution, fonts, color separations and white ink layers.
  • Prepare digital proofs and scaled hard proofs for review and approval.
  • Coordinate artwork corrections and revisions with customer service, customers and production personnel.
  • Prepare print-ready files for the HP Indigo 25K and 200K using established prepress and digital workflow standards.
  • Support accurate CMYK and Pantone color reproduction and evaluate printed samples against approved targets.
  • Maintain organized artwork files, proofs and revision histories so production uses the correct approved version.
  • Troubleshoot artwork and prepress issues with the press team and manage multiple projects to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in prepress, print production or packaging graphic design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
  • Ability to create dielines and prepare precise, production-ready packaging artwork.
  • Understanding of CMYK, Pantone colors, white ink, bleed, resolution and print file preparation.
  • Familiarity with RIP software and digital front-end workflows.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with customer service and production teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Flexible packaging and pouch artwork preparation.
  • HP Indigo digital printing workflows.
  • Working directly with customer-supplied artwork and coordinating revisions and proofs.

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