Pre-Press Technical Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nicaragua.

📋 Description

• Prepare validated artwork files for signage production and fabrication.

• Deconstruct intricate designs into structured layers, components, cut files, and production-ready assets.

• Generate precise cut files and production packages.

• Organize and enhance Adobe Illustrator files, including vector paths, layers, clipping masks, and artwork organization.

• Create fabrication documentation and file breakdowns that effectively communicate production requirements.

• Examine artwork and detect potential production challenges prior to the start of fabrication.

• Ensure all files adhere to technical specifications and quality standards.

• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and fabricators to facilitate seamless project execution.

• Uphold consistency, organization, and documentation standards across all projects.

• Support a high-volume production setting while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of professional experience with Adobe Illustrator.

• Strong technical proficiency in vector artwork, layers, paths, clipping masks, and file preparation.

• Experience in pre-press, sign fabrication, large-format printing, or a similar technical production environment.

• Knowledge of dimensional sign construction and how artwork converts into physical components.

• Experience in creating cut sheets and preparing files for routers, CNC machines, or other production equipment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and robust organizational abilities.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain efficiency in a high-volume production environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST

• Compensation: $2,500 USD/month (Open to negotiation)

• PTO

• 100% remote work environment

• Independent contractor position