Seasonal Prepress Technician

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. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.