Digital Print Specialist

NANA Regional Corporation • Washington, MA

40d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Suvi, an Akima company is looking for Digital Print Specialist to work in Washington, D.C. Digital Print Specialist: + Will be responsible for receiving and processing graphics design layout projects. The project complexity shall range from very rudimentary, routine single color to complex four-color process publications. + Will receive requests for graphics and displays, and perform research based upon the primary use of the material being printed. + Will furnish prompt, economical and accurate graphics design, and exhibit services. + Must be current on industry standards and best practices in the areas of analysis of customer printing, publication, design layout, page layout for printing that include text styles, color and graphics styles, color and graphics design, paper choices, printing production techniques, and binding methods.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in duplication of books, booklets, brochures, trifolds, cards, posters and reports with the conversion of graphics publication page layouts to conform to printing standards, and pre-flight files for high-speed copiers.
• Ability to make computer application file conversion to PDF.
• Ability to duplicate pages using Xerox copying equipment to include Iridesse.
• Must be knowledgeable of layouts for booklet cutting and binding operations.
• Familiarity with aspects of the Print Shop equipment, to include the following large format printers: HP L570 and HP L360, Epson 9880 and Epson 9870.
• Must be knowledgeable of PageMaker large format printer, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Publisher.
• Must have working knowledge of the various types of paper used in the printing industry and must also be able to identify the types of stock that are used within the print shop and make decisions necessary to complete requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the duplication of books, booklets, brochures, trifolds, cards, posters and reports with the conversion of graphics publication page layouts to conform to printing standards.
• Pre-flight files for high-speed copiers.
• Make computer application file conversion to PDF's as well as page duplication using Xerox copying equipment to include Iridesse, Xerox Versant V180P, and a Kodak Digimaster HD150.
• Operate Print shop equipment, including but not limited to: Kodak I4600 Color Scanner, HP L570 and HP L360 large format printer, Iridesse Copier, Makeready Scanner, Free Flow Scanner and Epson 9880, 9870 large format printers.
• Print posters, retirement boards and photos from large format printers listed above.
• Utilize prepress software, such as Kodak Smartboard to include the latest version, Fiery Command Workstation latest version, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat InDesign Creative Suite and PageMaker.
• Operate coil binding equipment to include a GBC Digicoil Inserter, GBC Magnapunch, and a GBC CI-12 Desktop Coil Inserter and crimper.
• Additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees