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Work with GENGHIS KERN

Genghis Kern is a design & letterpress studio in Denver’s Highland neighborhood looking for a passionate and industrious Junior Press Operator to join our team on a part-time basis (16+ hours per week), with opportunities for growth as a full-time letterpress printer once proficiency is proven.

Our small studio environment requires a creative and flexible frame of mind, with a willingness to get hands-on and problem solve on the fly. Letterpress / specialty printing experience highly desirable but not essential to apply, as training will be provided.

Genghis Kern upholds exceptionally high standards of production. You will be expected to maintain our exacting output of fine quality work.

Description

A Junior Press Operator at Genghis Kern is expected to work cooperatively & autonomously, facilitating the completion of print projects in the pressroom. You will be responsible for many/varied tasks across project preparation, production, and completion. Cutting paper, estimating materials, pre-press file prep, making plates, letterpress print production on hand presses, finishing and quality control are among the many duties expected of role. Opportunities for growth include learning to operate automated Heidelberg Presses (both platen and cylinder), foil stamping, embossing, and die cutting.

Desirable Experience & Skills

  • Experience with letterpress / fine printmaking (preferred but not required, letterpress training will be provided)

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative suite (pre-press for platemaking) and Apple operating systems

  • Graphic Design / Illustration / Lettering / Paper Craft (not required, but if you have it, share it: potential for contributing to design/packaging projects possible)

  • Passionate about Typography (not necessary but may surface after working here for a bit)


Primary Responsibilities

  • Pre-press (prepare files for print with Adobe Creative Suite)

  • Photopolymer platemaking

  • Mixing ink

  • Cutting paper

  • Letterpress printing on hand presses (with training and supervision)

  • Quality control

  • Packing/shipping projects

  • Building mock-ups

  • Edge painting

  • Maintaining pressroom

  • Cataloging and organizing materials/supplies

Desirable Practices & Values

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Eager to learn

  • Creative problem solving

  • Ability to take direction

  • Capable of working independently

  • Understanding of basic arithmetic

  • Ability to prioritize and be flexible to meet expectations/deadlines

  • Neat and organized

  • Punctual and reliable schedule

Benefits

Once you get to 32 hours a week you are eligible for health benefits, paid vacation, a simple IRA and the week from Christmas to New Year’s off.

How to Apply

To apply please answer the following questions, provide a resume and portfolio of your work.

  • Who are you?

  • Why do you want to work at Genghis Kern?

  • What are you currently working on?

  • Do you have any experience letterpress printing or other printing techniques?

  • What else should we know about you?

Online applications can be sent to:
work@genghiskern.com

Physical applications can be sent to:
Genghis Kern Design & Letterpress
Attn: Hiring Manager
2626 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211

Physical applications will not be returned