Apprentice Pre-Press Technician

You will support the creative team by primarily preparing accurate customer proofs quickly and efficiently, ensuring they meet customer expectations. As you progress, you will be trained to transform proofs into artwork for print and contribute to moodboards, creative designs, website imagery, and social media assets. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a passion for design, and a reliable work ethic, as these qualities will open opportunities to grow into a wider range of creative projects within the team.

- Assist in creating accurate customer proofs
- Support artwork preparation for print projects
- Contribute to creative moodboards and design concepts
- Assist in producing digital assets for websites and social media
- Maintain accurate records of design work and file management
- Work collaboratively with designers and account managers
- Keep a clean, organised, and professional working environment

It is essential that the successful candidate is computer literate, with experience using the Adobe Creative Suite particularly Adobe Illustrator (AI), Adobe Photoshop, and working confidently with EPS files. The candidate must also be able to read, write, and communicate effectively, using core computer skills to collaborate with colleagues and complete daily tasks.

Training:

The apprenticeship will be completed onsite at Involution's headquarters (LS16) supported by the company and BPIF Training.

Training will take place during standard office hours, Monday to Thursday (8:00am- 4:30pm) and Friday (8:00am- 4:00pm).

On-the-job training is provided to ensure all core requirements of the role are met but it is critical for experience in using Photoshop and Illustrator. Depending on the candidate's existing skillset, there will also be opportunities to gain more advanced experience through additional training with our creative team.

The BPIF apprenticeship programme is structured around eight key training blocks, each focusing on a core pillar of pre-press and print production.

Training Outcome:

We hope that upon completing the apprenticeship, the candidate will choose to join Involution full‑time as a member of our creative team. Alternatively, they may decide to continue developing their skillset and progress further through the apprenticeship pathway via Involution.

We are committed to supporting the candidate throughout their journey and will work closely with them to identify the route that best aligns with their long‑term career goals at Involution.

For job enrichment, career progression will involve taking on increasingly complex print projects, gaining greater creative ownership, and expanding technical capability. In the longer term, there may also be opportunities to mentor and support future apprentices as part of their development within the team.

Employer Description:

Due to continued business growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit a Pre-Press Technician to join our creative team at Involution. We are a Leeds based promotional clothing and merchandise company. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone starting their career in design, with training provided to develop skills in customer proofs, print setup, and digital creative assets.

Working Hours :
Monday- Thursday 8:00am- 4:30pm Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm We offer some flexibility around start and finish times, provided the full day shift is completed. Final arrangements can be agreed with the employer to support a healthy work life balance.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Photoshop,Illustrator