Position: InDesign Prepress Technician – Seasonal
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Starting Pay: $17.00 – $19.00/hr

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build stronger communities and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent with a passion for making a difference and an eagerness to roll up their sleeves to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Your Opportunity:

The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Seasonal Prepress Technician to join our Indianapolis facility.

This is a full-time seasonal role supporting peak production, with the opportunity to convert to full-time employment based on performance, attendance, and business needs.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours may extend to 10–12 hour shifts and occasional weekends during peak season (November–May).

Here's How You Will Make an Impact:

Support the printing and production of announcements, diplomas, and fine paper products used to celebrate student achievements
Prepare, update, and optimize output files for offset and digital printing
Ensure template consistency and manufacturing accuracy across product lines
Maintain quality standards and reduce rework through detailed file review and corrections
Keep production flowing by identifying and resolving prepress issues quickly

What You Will Bring to the Table:

High School Diploma or GED required
Past experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro)
Ability to update print-ready files and manage data merges
Understanding of vector separations and layered design files
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interpret job tickets and manufacturing specifications
Basic math proficiency (fractions, decimals, measurements, percentages)
Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Oracle, and related systems
Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Be Doing Daily:

Process prepress tickets according to standard operating procedures
Prepare and modify files for digital and offset printing
Proof files and troubleshoot quality or formatting issues
Monitor template integrity and consistency
Participate in root-cause analysis for production errors
Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate job completion
Maintain accurate production and workflow records
Assist other departments as needed to support production goals

Physical Activities:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
Prolonged computer use and sitting
Reading, communication, and simple math
Use of step ladder as needed
Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs
Moderate noise work environment

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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