The graphic arts sector is actively recruiting talent across printing, prepress, and design fields as companies seek skilled professionals to meet today's technical and creative challenges. The latest job postings published on Graphic-Jobs reveal diverse opportunities ranging from entry-level positions to senior management roles throughout France.
Several printing companies are seeking experienced machine operators and production specialists. In Beauvais, an eight-employee printing company specializing in offset, digital, and large format printing is recruiting a cost estimator and manufacturing specialist for a permanent position. The role requires significant experience in a similar position. Meanwhile, in Villaines-la-Juhel, a family-owned industrial group specializing in vinyl records, packaging, and logistics is seeking an offset press operator for a permanent contract.
The offset operator position involves reporting to the workshop supervisor and handling press operations, print quality control, first-level maintenance, and production data entry. Candidates should have at least two years of professional experience in printing and solid knowledge of production processes. The company emphasizes the importance of technical expertise in operating sophisticated printing equipment.
Creative and digital roles are also in high demand. A visual communication agency in Chessy is hiring a motion graphic designer for a six-month fixed-term contract. The position involves creating animated content including teasers and short formats for social media, developing graphic variations for print and digital materials, and laying out presentations and brochures. Candidates need a minimum two-year degree in graphic design and proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Specialized technical positions demonstrate the industry's complexity and sophistication. In Carcassonne, a printing company focused on packaging and communication materials manufacturing is recruiting an offset press operator for a permanent position. The role specifically involves operating a Heidelberg XL 106-6 L press installed in 2023, requiring excellent technical file reading skills and consistent attention to detail. At least two years of experience on similar presses is mandatory.
The most specialized opportunity comes from Chamalières, where a printing company specializing in banknote production is seeking a photoengraving manager for a permanent position. This high-level role involves supervising a team dedicated to designing and photoengraving new banknotes, overseeing test and production file creation, and ensuring technical compliance. The position requires solid prepress and photoengraving skills, knowledge of offset processes, and expertise in graphic production tools like Illustrator and Photoshop.
Educational requirements for the photoengraving manager position include training from prestigious institutions like Pagora or Estienne, or equivalent qualifications, plus strong English language skills. This reflects the international nature of the banknote industry and the technical sophistication required for such specialized work. These diverse opportunities highlight the graphic arts sector's continued growth and the ongoing demand for skilled professionals across all levels of expertise.
