Graphic Designer & Print Production Coordinator

Company: Minuteman Press Grand Prairie Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience Work Location: In Person – Grand Prairie, TX Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Minuteman Press Grand Prairie is seeking a creative, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Graphic Designer & Print Production Coordinator.

This is a multifaceted position that combines graphic design, customer service, estimating, and print production coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience with graphic design and commercial printing, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

You will work directly with customers to assist with their printing needs, prepare quotes, create and modify artwork, manage incoming orders, and coordinate projects with our production team and outside vendors.

Our products include business cards, flyers, brochures, postcards, banners, signs, decals, door hangers, menus, apparel, and other marketing materials.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage multiple projects, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced print shop environment.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Prepress

• Create and modify designs for a variety of commercial print products, including business cards, flyers, brochures, postcards, banners, signs, decals, menus, and promotional materials.
• Prepare and format artwork for print production, ensuring proper sizing, bleeds, margins, resolution, color settings, and file specifications.
• Review customer-supplied artwork and identify potential printing issues before production.
• Make customer-requested revisions and adjustments to existing designs.
• Create digital proofs and mockups for customer approval.
• Ensure artwork is properly prepared and ready for printing.

Customer Service & Quoting

• Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and customer inquiries.
• Assist walk-in customers with product questions, pricing, and printing needs.
• Prepare accurate customer quotes for various print products and services.
• Gather project specifications, including quantities, sizes, materials, finishing options, and turnaround times.
• Communicate with customers regarding quotes, proofs, order updates, and project requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and pending customer approvals.
• Provide professional and timely customer service throughout the ordering process.

Order & Production Coordination

• Enter and manage customer orders through the shop's order management system.
• Review job specifications and ensure all necessary artwork and information are collected.
• Coordinate outsourced projects with wholesale printing vendors.
• Communicate with the production team to ensure jobs are properly scheduled and completed.
• Monitor project deadlines and provide customers with updates when necessary.
• Maintain organized customer records, job files, and order documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in graphic design, preferably within a commercial print shop or print production environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experience with CorelDRAW is a plus.
• Knowledge of commercial printing processes and print-ready file preparation.
• Strong understanding of bleeds, crop marks, color modes (CMYK/RGB), resolution, and file specifications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prepare quotes, manage customer inquiries, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Comfortable learning new software, vendor platforms, and pricing systems.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a commercial print shop, sign shop, or printing business.
• Experience with print estimating, quoting, and order entry.
• Familiarity with wholesale printing vendors and outsourced print production.
• Experience with large-format printing, banners, signs, decals, and vehicle graphics.
• Knowledge of print finishing processes and production workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of creative and commercial print projects.
• Hands-on experience in graphic design, customer service, and print production.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to grow within an established local printing business.

If you enjoy graphic design, working with customers, and being involved in the commercial printing process from start to finish, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person