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Posted 04 August, 2026

Graphic Designer / Prepress Mac Operator

JPL Print & Design
Halesowen, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

About the Role\n

We are looking for a talented Graphic Designer / Prepress Mac Operator to join our print team in Halesowen.

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This role offers a great balance of creative artwork design and technical pre-press work. You will design eye-catching layouts while ensuring all files

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are set up accurately and made 100% ready for our commercial print presses.

What You’ll Do\n
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  • Design & Layout: Create fresh visual designs and edit existing client artwork using the Adobe Creative Suite.
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  • Preflight & Prep: Check and prepare artwork to ensure correct bleeds, colors, and layouts for both Litho and Large Format jobs.
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  • Job Imposition: Set up and arrange page imposition layouts for smooth press production.
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  • Plate Making: Run our Computer-to-Plate (CTP) system to produce plates for the press room.
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What We’re Looking For\n
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  • Adobe Creative Suite Expertise: Highly fluent in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
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  • Pre-press Experience: Solid background in checking and preparing artwork for Litho and Large Format print.
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  • Technical Skills: Imposition knowledge and hands-on experience operating CTP plate machines.
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  • Workflow Advantage: Knowledge of prepress workflow software is a distinct advantage.
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  • Mindset: A strong design eye combined with excellent technical attention to detail.
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