Production Assistant/Graphic Designer

Position Overview

Want to experience helping businesses grow and working in a productive, diverse, and fun environment? Minuteman Press in Aurora, CO is seeking candidates for a Production Assistant / Graphic Designer role. This position is best for someone with 1+ years of experience within the print industry (digital printing preferred) and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign and Illustrator. This full-time role involves daily production work with overlapping graphic design responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform print finishing and bindery duties such as cutting, folding, stapling, and padding.
• Assist in preparing and printing digital files including checking fonts, links, colors, and creating bleeds and crops.
• Create custom quotes based on specified job requirements and review job specifications to exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate courteously with clients and support them in the creation of their job files.
• Maintain equipment, manage inventory, and ensure general shop cleanliness and organization.
• Design logos and print collateral as needed.

Required Qualifications

• College-level courses in the Adobe Creative Suite with particular proficiency in InDesign and Illustrator.
• 1+ years of recent professional work experience in the print industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for print and promotional product design and production.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a professional appearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: Paid time off