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Prepress Technician/Bindery Technician

I am a longtime freelance illustrator who has recently transitioned to a focus on graphic design. Besides a background in illustration, I have also worked in the print production industry for many years and possess a plethora of knowledge that informs me when designing for print. As a recent graduate of Portland Community College's graphic design program, I am eager to learn and gain experience in the design field. I am excited about beginning my new career and utilizing my past experiences as strengths to enhance my work.

Format files from customer or in-house designer for plating for offset printing. This includes proofing, imposition, trapping and addition of printer’s marks. Perform bindery tasks as needed.

Freelanced for various clients creating t-shirt designs, logos, event posters, music packaging, comics, periodical & website illustrations, etc.

Freelance Illustrator

Designed posters, brochures, signage, etc. that appears on screen in the feature film Lorelei. Most prominently featured in the film is a back patch/logo that I created for a fictional motorcycle club.

Graphic Design Intern

Ran digital and large format printers, performed light maintenance. Mounting and lamination of signage, finishing work on banners. Bindery involving machinery used to fold, cut, perfect-bind, etc. Routinely check jobs for quality during print run, paying close attention to detail and any change in color or printing consistency.


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Alex Barrett: Prepress Technician/Bindery Technician in Portland, OR

Alex Barrett

Minuteman Press

Alex Barrett Art

Freestyle Picture Company

Target Print & Mail

Portland Community College

Savannah College of Art and Design

Tallahassee Community College