Graphic Designer (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press)

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Digital Print, Artwork & Pre-Press) Location: Coppell, TX-onsite Job Type: Hourly Consultant Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (32 to 40 hours a week) Pay: Up to $27.19/hr

Essential Functions:

• Create, edit, revise, optimize, and prepare artwork for digital and print production while adhering to customer requirements and established brand standards.

• Develop layouts, collateral materials, forms, and visual communications for digital and print applications.

• Produce accurate artwork, typesetting, document formatting, layouts, and impositions for professional publication and reproduction.

• Prepare and inspect files for print readiness, including fonts, image resolution, color settings, registration, and technical specifications.

• Perform color management, color correction, trapping, image editing, and other pre-press functions to optimize print quality.

• Apply knowledge of digital and lithographic printing processes and production limitations.

• Review digital proofs and perform quality checks before releasing files to production.

• Re-engineer documents as needed for migration from offset to digital print environments.

• Serve as a point of contact for design requests, job intake, project communications, and customer inquiries.

• Partner with customers, internal teams, external design resources, print suppliers, and production partners to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.

• Track projects through workflow management systems and Excel documents, monitoring deadlines, production requirements, and delivery schedules.

• Archive, store, back up, and manage digital assets and files within designated SharePoint sites.

• Maintain accurate electronic file management and documentation practices.

• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after production.

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, brand standards, audit requirements, copyright, data protection, security, and document management requirements.

• No AI tools may be used in the performance of this role.

• Stay current with industry trends, design practices, print technologies, and pre-press best practices.

Skills:

• Strong graphic design, visual communication, typography, layout, and typesetting skills.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and graphic design software.

• Strong understanding of digital print, pre-press, color management, and print production processes.

• Ability to prepare production-ready files and identify technical issues before production.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to interpret and apply corporate and client branding guidelines.

• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably with digital print and pre-press experience.

• Experience preparing artwork for print production and managing pre-press workflows.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and applying client brand standards.

• Experience managing projects from design and proofing through production and delivery.

• Experience with project management or enterprise work management applications, such as Adobe Workfront, preferred.

• Experience in the healthcare industry is advantageous.

• Professional portfolio demonstrating both creative design and technical production capabilities.

Education:

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, School of Arts, or a related discipline required.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Arts, or a related field preferred.

• Additional training in graphic arts, template creation, print technology, or related technical disciplines is advantageous.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.