Graphic Design & Digital Print Specialist
Hayward, CA
We are a busy, full-service design, digital printing, and promotional products franchise in Hayward, CA looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a background in pre-press, graphic design, and digital print production. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy working directly with customers while bringing print projects to life, we’d love to meet you.
This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position:
9:00 AM– 5:00 PM, with potential for additional hours during high-volume periods.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, design, and finalize files for digital printing
- Manage pre-press setup including bleeds, crops, imposition, and color calibration
- Operate digital printing equipment and RIP software
- Send proofs to customers and manage approvals
- Submit files to vendors and coordinate production workflows
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting walk-in customers, answering phones, and responding to emails
- Collaborate directly with customers and internal production staff
- Maintain organized job tickets, proofs, and archived artwork
- Support the production department as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly, professional demeanor with strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Comfortable interacting with customers in person, over the phone, and via email
- Solid PC proficiency and comfortable with learning internal systems
Technical Qualifications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
- Experience preparing print-ready files (pre-press, imposition, bleeds, crops, color correction)
- Familiarity with digital print systems (Xerox, or similar)
- Experience with Fiery Command Workstation RIP or comparable RIP software is a plus
Additional Requirements
- Ability to read and follow detailed job tickets and production instructions
- Comfortable balancing both customer-facing and production responsibilities
- Willingness to assist across departments when needed
- Minimum 1 year of print production experience preferred
Please note: This is an on-site production role. It is not a freelance or web design position.
If you’re a dependable, customer-focused designer who enjoys both creative work and interacting with people, this is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Onsite 35-40 hours per Monday -Friday
Experience:
- Print Production: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Acrobat: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe InDesign: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Photoshop: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Hayward, CA 94541 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hayward, CA 94541 (Required)
Work Location: In person
