J.K. Burad Offset is a leading heat transfer label and garment embellishment manufacturer, trusted by premium apparel brands. We’re looking for a detail-obsessed Pre-Press Designer to join our production team.
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What you’ll do
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• Prepare print-ready artwork for heat transfer labels — color separations, spot color creation, and film output
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• Convert brand artwork into production-ready files with correct trapping, bleed, registration marks, and imposition (step-and-repeat)
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• Match and manage Pantone / spot colors across silicon HD, CMYK transfer, metallic foil, and flock processes
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• Coordinate with the production floor to resolve pre-press and print quality issues
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• Maintain artwork libraries and ensure files meet client and compliance specifications
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What we’re looking for
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• 2+ years in pre-press / graphic design, ideally in heat transfer, screen printing, or label/garment printing
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• Robust hands-on skills in Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW
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• Solid understanding of color separation, spot vs. process color, and screen printing pre-press
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• Sharp eye for color accuracy and registration
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• Ability to work to tight deadlines with a quality-first mindset
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Bonus points
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• Experience with automation/scripting (Illustrator ExtendScript, CorelDRAW VBA)
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• Familiarity with garment embellishment processes and Pantone TCX color systems